Selma: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ehlm-ah
Origin: Unspecified
gender-female

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Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Selma means 'godly helmet'.

The surname Selman is of English origin, Surname Selman means happy man or fortunate man. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has undergone various spellings over the centuries. Surname Selman name Selman reflects values of happiness and fortune., which were highly valued in medieval society.

Selma Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Selma is currently #3522 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Selma is currently #1965 on Kiindred Girl Names

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