Selma

Selma Meaning & Origin

About Selma
The name Selma is of Germanic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the elements "sel," meaning "house" or "dwelling," and "ma," meaning "protection" or "helmet." Therefore, the name Selma can be interpreted as "protected house" or "safe dwelling." It is a name that conveys a sense of security and shelter.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Selma are female.

Selma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.59% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛlmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selma in Braille

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

The name Selma in braille

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

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

The name Selma in sign language

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