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    Telma

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Telma

    Telma

    Girl
    greek
    2 syllables

    Telma is a greek girl's name meaning "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful".

    The meaning of Telma is "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful" — a girl name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Telma

    Very rare in US records

    What does Telma mean?

    Telma is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful".

    Is Telma a rare name?

    Yes. Telma does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Telma

    AlexanderChristopherLucasAndrewSebastianLuke

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    Names with a similar meaning to Telma

    Telma means "Ambitious; variant of greek thelma: will; wilful" — these names share that spirit.

    • Joseph — "He will add, increase" (hebrew)
    • Isaac — "He will laugh" (hebrew)

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