Nelma
Scandinavian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nelma
Nelma is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, derived from elements meaning "needle" or related to the Old Norse word "naðr," though it may also be a diminutive form combining "Nel" with the suffix "-ma." The name has been primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, with historical roots in Nordic and Germanic cultures.
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Etymology
Nelma is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, derived from elements meaning "needle" or related to the Old Norse word "naðr," though it may also be a diminutive form combining "Nel" with the suffix "-ma." The name has been primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, with historical roots in Nordic and Germanic cultures.
Nelma currently ranks #5,543 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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