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Selma Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "selma" is "god's helmet", and is used often for "girls".

Name
selma
Meaning
god's helmet
Pronunciation
sel-mΙ™
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Selma Name Details

Selma is derived from the Germanic elements 'sæl', meaning 'house' or 'manor', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. The name Selma has Scandinavian origins and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It gained attention through the character Selma Lagerlâf in the Nobel Prize-winning novel 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils'. Selma has a strong association with Nordic and Scandinavian cultures.

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