Telma or Thelma?
Two spellings, side by side.
Telma and Thelma are two spellings of the same sound. Telma is listed with the meaning "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful" and Thelma with "Ambitious; this name was invented by british writer marie corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel thelma (1887). it may be based on the greek word for will". Telma is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Telma | Thelma |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful | Ambitious; this name was invented by british writer marie corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel thelma (1887). it may be based on the greek word for will |
| Origin | Greek | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Tel-ma | Thel-ma |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Telma and Thelma
Is Telma or Thelma more common?
Telma is more often searched and saved on this site; Thelma is also used.
Do Telma and Thelma mean the same?
Telma: "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful". Thelma: "Ambitious; this name was invented by british writer marie corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel thelma (1887). it may be based on the greek word for will".
How do you say Telma?
In parts: Tel-ma. Thelma is said the same way.
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