Norma facts for kids

Norma is a name often given to girls. But did you know that "Norma" can also refer to many other interesting things? It's a name you might find in space, on Earth, in stories, and even in weather!

Norma in Space

When we look up at the night sky, we can find a group of stars called the Norma constellation. A constellation is like a picture drawn by connecting stars. The Norma constellation is located in the southern part of the sky.

Norma is also part of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. One of the giant spiral arms of the Milky Way is sometimes called the Cygnus Arm, but it's also known as the Norma Arm. Imagine our galaxy as a huge spinning pinwheel; these arms are like the spokes.

There's even a tiny space rock named after Norma! It's called 555 Norma and it's a minor planet, which is a small object orbiting the Sun, much smaller than Earth.

Places Named Norma

You can find places named Norma around the world.

• In Italy, there's a charming city called Norma in the province of Latina. It's an ancient town with a lot of history.
• Far away in Asia, there's a place called Norma, Tibet.
• In Budapest, Hungary, there's a very popular spot called Normafa. This name means "Norma tree." It's a beautiful place where people go to relax, hike, and enjoy nature.

Norma in Entertainment

The name Norma has inspired many artists and writers:

• Norma is a famous opera by an Italian composer named Vincenzo Bellini. An opera is like a play where the story is told mostly through singing. This opera is known for its beautiful music and dramatic story.
• There's also a play called Norma written by a famous Norwegian writer, Henrik Ibsen.
• And for readers, there's a novel titled Norma by the Russian author Vladimir Sorokin. A novel is a long story in a book.

Tropical Storms Named Norma

Sometimes, powerful weather systems in the Pacific Ocean are given names, and Norma has been used for several tropical storms and hurricanes. These are strong storms that form over warm ocean waters.

• Tropical Storm Norma (1970)
• Hurricane Norma (1974)
• Hurricane Norma (1981)
• Hurricane Norma (1987)
• Tropical Storm Norma (1993)
• Tropical Storm Norma (2005)

Other Uses of Norma

• Norma is also the name of a chain of food discount stores you can find in Europe. These stores sell groceries at lower prices.

See also

In Spanish: Norma para niños