Helma
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Helma
Helma is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element *helm* meaning "helmet" or "protection," often interpreted as "protector" or "helmeted warrior." It is used primarily in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, often as a short form of names like Wilhelmina or Helmine, and gained modest popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Helma is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element *helm* meaning "helmet" or "protection," often interpreted as "protector" or "helmeted warrior." It is used primarily in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, often as a short form of names like Wilhelmina or Helmine, and gained modest popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Helma currently ranks #5,883 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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