Name:
Wilma
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Wilma is a diminutive of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina originates in German language and means "stout protector" or "will to protect". It is a feminine form of Wilhelm or William, which ultimately derive from the Germanic name Willahelm. It is a typical name used in Europe for female royalty.
Pronunciation:
WIL-mə
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Velma
Vilma
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Famous Wilma:
Wilma Burgess : singer
Wilma Dykeman : writer
Wilma Lee Cooper : singer
Wilma Rudolph : athlete