Selma
Found 6 entry about "Selma"
Sel-ma
ZEHL-ma(German)
Selma Name meanings & History
The name Selma is of Germanic origin and is derived from the words 'selig', which means 'blessed' and 'helma', which means 'protection'. It is also a variation of the name Anselma, which means 'protected by God' in German. The name Selma means 'blessed' and 'protected'. It also signifies strength, courage, and resilience. In Arabic, Selma means 'peaceful' or 'safe'. Meaning unknown, possibly a short form of Anselma. It could also have been inspired by James Macpherson's 18th-century poems, in which it is the name of Ossian's castle. Selma is a feminine name used primarily in Germanic and Nordic countries. It is also popular in Arabic-speaking countries as well as in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Zodiac Sign of Selma: Success Capricorn
Synonyms of Selma:
S: Security,Sensuality,Success,Sex,Status,Solidity,Social Standing
E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain
L: Languid,Lover,Lazy,Lovely,Legal,Luscious,Liaison
M: Mother,Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal,Memorabilia
A: Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious
Selma is:- a Classic name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
Famous People
Some of the famous people with the name Selma include Swedish author Selma Lagerlof, civil rights activist Selma Burke, and American actress Selma Blair.
2.) Selma (Female)
3.) Selma (Female)
Usage: Arabic
Meanings: It means being in peace, tranquility, peace. It also means beautiful, beautiful woman.
4.) Selma (Female)
5.) Selma (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: (German) divine protector. (Irish) fair, just. (Scandinavian) divinely protected. (Arabic) secure. See also Zelma.
Other Forms: Sellma, Sellmah, Selmah
6.) Selma (Female)
Usage: Turkish
Meanings: Protected by God, Fair, Merciful
Description: Germanic and Scandinavian. Protected by God, Fair, Merciful. Turkish form of Salma. Selma is used as a first name for baby girls in various countries around the world, including the United States, Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
Famous People
Selma Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist and the first female writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Selma Blair is an American actress known for her roles in 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Legally Blonde'.
Related Names to Selma
Selena, Salma
