Norma

¹ American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

Astronomy.

• Normae
  genitive

1. the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.

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Norma ² American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

1. a female given name.

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Norma ³ American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

1. an opera (1831) with music by Vincenzo Bellini.

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Norma British  

/ ˈnɔːmə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere crossed by the Milky Way and lying near Scorpius and Ara

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Etymology

Origin of Norma

First recorded in 1810–15; from Latin; see origin at norm

Example Sentences

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Norma

Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard, the tale of silent film star Norma Desmond’s descent into murderous derangement as her Hollywood comeback stays out of frame, is the other.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe grew up in foster homes and was discovered by an army photographer while working in an aircraft factory during World War Two.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Norma Frerichs was shocked to learn how much her monthly Medigap premiums would cost for 2026.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

“The Department holds its employees to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and integrity,” Officer Norma Eisenman said in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026

I grabbed Delsa by one arm while Doña Zena took the other, and we struggled with her and Norma up the road.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago