What origin is the name Gilma?

Gilma comes from Italian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Gilma?

Names from the same italian tradition pair naturally with Gilma — for example Leonardo, Giovanni, Luca. You can browse more on our italian names page.

Gilma

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gilma

Gilma

Girl

Italian

2 syllables

Gilma is an Italian girl's name meaning "Helmet or protection".

Gilma is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning "Helmet or protection". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Gilma mean?

Helmet or protection

How popular is Gilma?

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Quick answers about Gilma

What does Gilma mean?

Gilma is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "Helmet or protection".

How popular is Gilma?

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Brother names that go with Gilma

Leonardo Giovanni Luca Matteo Lorenzo Emiliano

How to say Gilma

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Gilma.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Gilma at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: G
Ends with: -ma
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

Which other names end in -ma?

Emma

5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Gilma?

Gilma means "Helmet or protection" — these names share that spirit.

William — "William comes from the Germanic Willahelm, from wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection', so 'resolute protector'." (German)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)

More names by meaning: Girl Names That Mean Protector & Guardian