Zulma
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zulma
Zulma is an Arabic name derived from the root "zulm" (ظلم), meaning "injustice" or "darkness," though it is sometimes interpreted as a feminine form meaning "dark" or "shadowy." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Islamic cultures, with historical usage documented in Middle Eastern and North African regions.
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Etymology
Zulma is an Arabic name derived from the root "zulm" (ظلم), meaning "injustice" or "darkness," though it is sometimes interpreted as a feminine form meaning "dark" or "shadowy." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and among Islamic cultures, with historical usage documented in Middle Eastern and North African regions.
Zulma currently ranks #8,358 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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