Zelma

Zelma Meaning & Origin

About Zelma
The name Zelma is of German origin and is derived from the name Anselma, which means "protected by God" or "helmet of God." It is a feminine name that carries a sense of strength and divine protection. Zelma is often associated with qualities such as resilience, courage, and a deep faith in a higher power.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zelma are female.

Zelma Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 L M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛlmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zelma in Braille

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

The name Zelma in braille

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

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

The name Zelma in sign language

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