What is the meaning of Gnome?

An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.

One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.

A person of small stature or misshapen features, or of strange appearance.

The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.

A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.

An upper atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, a compact blue starter.

A banker, especially a secretive international one.

A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.

gnome

plural of gnoma

Source: wiktionary.org