Nelma

Nelma Meaning & Origin

About Nelma
The name "Nelma" is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "nelema," which means "dream." It is a feminine name that symbolizes imagination, creativity, and the ability to envision and pursue one's aspirations. Those named Nelma are often seen as dreamers who possess a strong sense of intuition and a deep connection to their inner world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nelma are female.

Nelma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NLM
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/nelma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nelma in Braille

Here's how to represent Nelma in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nelma in braille

How to Spell the Name Nelma in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nelma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nelma in sign language

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