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Welma

WEL-muh

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

189

Peak Year

#15 in 1929

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Welma is likely a variant of Wilma, which is a short form of Wilhelmina, a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet, will'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Wilma Velma Vilma

Similar Names

Thelma Selma Helma Wilhelmina

Personality Traits

StrongDeterminedProtectivePractical

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