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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Most individuals with the name Selma are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.59% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Selma in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.