Telma
TEL-mah
Popularity
#15033
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
269
Peak Year
#13 in 1976
First Recorded
1915
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Telma is a name of Greek origin, possibly related to Telemachus, meaning 'far-fighter' or 'one who fights from afar'. It's sometimes considered a short form.
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