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Velma

Gender

Girl

Origin

English, German

Pronunciation

VEL-mə::VEL-mə  

Meaning

Probably a variant of WILMA, the spelling with an e perhaps due to the influence of SELMA. This name has been in use since the 19th century.

Related Velma Baby Names

MASCULINE FORM: WilliamOTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES: Vilma (Croatian), Vilma (Czech), Wilhelmina, Willemijn, Willemina, Elma, Helma, Mien, Mina, Wil, Willy, Wilma (Dutch), Vilhelmiina, Vilma (Finnish), Wilhelmina, Wilhelmine, Elma, Helma, Helmine, Minna, Vilma, Wilma (German), Vilma (Hungarian), Mien, Mina (Limburgish), Vilhelmina (Lithuanian), Vilma (Portuguese), Vilma (Slovak), Vilma (Spanish), Vilhelmina, Vilma (Swedish)

Middle Names

Lucille

About

Velma is most likely a diminutive of Wilma, a short form of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina originates in German language and means "stout protector" or "will to protect". It is a feminine form of Wilhelm or William, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Willahelm. It is a typical name used in Europe for female royalty. In the English-speaking countries, Velma has been used since the 19th century.::Velma as a girl's name is of English origin derived from the German for "determined protector".

Famous Persons

Velma Howard - published authorVelma Middleton - jazz artist

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