Telma

Telma Meaning & Origin

About Telma
The name Telma is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name Thelma. It is believed to mean "will, volition" or "desire, wish." Telma is a feminine name that conveys a sense of determination and strong-willed nature. It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of purpose and are driven to achieve their goals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Telma are female.

Telma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLM
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T EH1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/telma*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Telma in Braille

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

The name Telma in braille

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

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

The name Telma in sign language

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