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Velma Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "velma" is "desired and protectress", and is used often for "female".

Name
velma
Meaning
desired and protectress
Pronunciation
vel-mah
Used for
female
Syllables
2

Velma Name Details

Velma is a name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the element 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' combined with 'ma' which signifies 'protection'. The name has been used in various European countries since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and peaked in popularity in the early 20th century.

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