The first name Elmina

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About the first name Elmina

Meaning

The name Elmina has an etymology that is difficult to establish with certainty. Onomastic sources do not always agree on its earliest meaning.

Historical origin

The precise origin of Elmina remains uncertain. Like many rare names found in historical records, it may represent a regional form or an older spelling preserved through usage.

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Pronunciation:el-mi-naɛlmin.a

Frequency of the first name Elmina by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Elmina by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name ElminaLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Elmina in baptisms by year.201510501840185318661879189219051840–1844 6 baptisms1845–1849 2 baptisms1850–1854 8 baptisms1855–1859 6 baptisms1860–1864 8 baptisms1865–1869 14 baptisms1870–1874 6 baptisms1875–1879 6 baptisms1880–1884 10 baptisms1885–1889 14 baptisms1895–1899 2 baptisms1900–1904 2 baptisms1905–1909 4 baptisms

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