overwordExplorer
LATIN · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

forma.

form, figure, appearance; beauty; mold, pattern;

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈfoːr.ma]Classical-Latin[ˈfɔr.ma][ˈfoːr.maː]Classical-Latin[ˈfɔr.ma]
  1. form; figure, shape, appearance

    declension-1
  2. fine form; beauty

    declension-1
  3. outline, plan, design

    declension-1
  4. model, pattern, stamp, mold

    declension-1
  5. manner, kind, sort

    declension-1 · figuratively
Where this word comes from

Unknown. Perhaps from an Etruscan *morma, from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “shape, fashion, appearance, outward form, contour, figure”), with dissimilation *m-m > *f-m, as seen in formīca (“ant”) and formīdō (“ghost, scarecrow”).

FROM WORD TO NAME

Try it on your idea.

forma has 5 characters. Say it out loud, try it alongside a description of your project, and see whether its meaning fits what you want to create.

forma studioforma workshello, forma

These are naming prompts. Meanings and pronunciation can vary; existing brand and domain uses have not been checked.

Explore the name generator

A word with a source.

Definitions, grammatical labels, IPA, etymology and examples: Wiktionary contributors, extracted by Kaikki / Wiktextract. Adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected fields and authored examples are shown; third-party quotations and audio are omitted. See contributor history.

Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.