Selma

Girl

Selma is a girl's name of Scandinavian/Germanic origin meaning "From Old Norse or Germanic roots, possibly meaning godly helmet or beautiful.". It is pronounced SEL-muh. Today it is a popular name (popularity 90/100).

Scandinavian/Germanic origin · /SEL-muh/ · vintage

Meaning: From Old Norse or Germanic roots, possibly meaning godly helmet or beautiful.

Popularity 90/1002 syllablesPeaked 1918→ Stable

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Frequently asked questions about Selma

What does Selma mean?

Selma means "From Old Norse or Germanic roots, possibly meaning godly helmet or beautiful.". It is of Scandinavian/Germanic origin.

Is Selma a boy or girl name?

Selma is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Selma?

Selma is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 90/100. It was most popular in the 1910s.

How is Selma pronounced?

Selma is pronounced SEL-muh.

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