Thelma
/THEHⱢMUH/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Thelma is a English name meaning "Will; wish". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. Given the female origin of Thelma, it's generally attributed to the Greek word 'thelma' (θέλημα) meaning 'will' or 'volition' and its creation by the author Marie Corelli in her 1887 novel. In the context of the male gender constraint, it may not be possible to definitively connect to a direct etymological root.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic THEHⱢMUH
IPA ˈθɛɫmə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as THEHⱢMUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Thelma
- · None (due to rarity of male Thelmas)
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