Thelma

Thelma Meaning & Origin

About Thelma
The name Thelma is of Greek origin and means "will, volition." It is derived from the Greek word "thelēma," which refers to a strong desire or determination. Thelma is a name that conveys a sense of strong willpower and determination, suggesting an individual who is focused, ambitious, and driven in pursuing their goals and desires.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thelma are female.

Thelma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.35% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0LM
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH EH1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈθɛlmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0LM', 'TLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thelma in Braille

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

The name Thelma in braille

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

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

The name Thelma in sign language

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