Telma
Portuguese · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Telma
The name 'Telma' is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word *thelma* (θέλμα), meaning "will" or "volition." It is primarily used in Scandinavian, Portuguese, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context from the 1914 silent film *The Tiger's Coat*, which popularized the name in the early 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Telma' is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word *thelma* (θέλμα), meaning "will" or "volition." It is primarily used in Scandinavian, Portuguese, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context from the 1914 silent film *The Tiger's Coat*, which popularized the name in the early 20th century.
Telma currently ranks #13,068 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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