What origin is the name Thalma?

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

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Thalma

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thalma

Thalma

Girl

Greek

2 syllables

Thalma is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variant spelling of Thelma, a Greek name meaning will or volition.".

The meaning of Thalma is "A variant spelling of Thelma, a Greek name meaning will or volition." — a girl name of Greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant spelling of Thelma, a Greek name meaning will or volition.

Popularity

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What does Thalma mean?

Thalma is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variant spelling of Thelma, a Greek name meaning will or volition.".

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Brother names that go with Thalma

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Thalma.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Thalma

Thalma means "A variant spelling of Thelma, a Greek name meaning will or volition." — these names share that spirit.

Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Zoey — "Zoey is a spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'." (Greek)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)