Selma
SEL-mah
Popularity
#2788
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
27,141
Peak Year
#811 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Selma has multiple origins. It is a Germanic name meaning 'divine protection' or 'helmet of God.' It is also associated with the Gaelic name Selmha, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful view'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Selma Lagerlöf
Swedish author, the first woman to win Nobel
Selma Blair
American actress
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