Velma name - Meaning of Velma
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- Gender
- Feminine
- Lucky Number
- 8
- Usage
- English, Germanic
- Pronounced
- VEL-mə
- Velma Meaning
- Probably a variant of Wilma, based on the German pronunciation of that name. The spelling with an e was perhaps due to the influence of Selma. This name has been in use since the 19th century. 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 Related Names
Variant:, Vellma, Velmah
Other Languages: Vilma (Croatian), Vilma (Czech), Wilhelmina, Willemijn, Willemina, Elma, Helma, Mien, Mina, Wil, Willy, Wilma (Dutch), Vilhelmiina, Vilhelmina, Vilma (Finnish), Wilhelmina, Wilhelmine, Elma, Helma, Helmine, Minna, Vilma, Wilma (German), Vilma (Hungarian), Mien, Mina (Limburgish), Vilhelmina (Lithuanian), Wilhelmina (Polish), Vilma (Slovak), Vilma (Spanish), Vilhelmina, Vilma (Swedish)
Velma Celebrities
Velma Howard - published author, Velma Middleton - jazz artist,
