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    Zelma

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zelma

    Zelma

    Girl
    english
    2 syllables

    Zelma is an english girl's name meaning "Zelma is a variant of Selma, meaning 'comely'. A lovely name indicating beauty and pleasantness.".

    With english roots, Zelma is a girl name that means "Zelma is a variant of Selma, meaning 'comely'. A lovely name indicating beauty and pleasantness.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Girl
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Zelma is a variant of Selma, meaning 'comely'. A lovely name indicating beauty and pleasantness.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Zelma

    Very rare in US records

    What does Zelma mean?

    Zelma is a girl name of english origin meaning "Zelma is a variant of Selma, meaning 'comely'. A lovely name indicating beauty and pleasantness.".

    Is Zelma a rare name?

    Yes. Zelma 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 Zelma

    MasonJacksonCarterWyattTylerGrayson

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    Names with a similar meaning to Zelma

    Zelma means "Zelma is a variant of Selma, meaning 'comely'. A lovely name indicating beauty and pleasantness." — these names share that spirit.

    • Layla — "Night, dark beauty" (arabic)
    • Luna — "Moon, celestial beauty" (latin)

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