Wilma name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Italian, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: wi(l)-ma
Meaning: Will, Desire and Protection
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What does Wilma mean?

Wilma's meaning is Will, Desire or Protection is used commonly in Finnish, Italian, Scottish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, German and English bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Germanic and Old High German.

Wilma is abridged form of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina is German equivalent of William. Also Wilhelmina is German equivalent of Wilhelma. Meaning of Wilhelmina is Will and Helmet, Will Helmet and Helmet is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

Wilma is form of Wilhelma in German language.

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How do I pronounce Wilma?

Two syllabled Wilma is most commonly pronounced as wi(l)-ma.

Variants of Wilma

Milma, Emilia, Wilhelma, Wilhelmina, Wilhelm, Villemo, Amilia, Mia, Emma, Emiliana, Emilie, Guillerma, Mimi, William, Willihelm, Willemo, Vellamo

Names that rhyme with Wilma

How popular is the name Wilma?

Wilma is a popular in United States where over 140536 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1925, the moniker grabbed the 62nd spot and 4174 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 29 times Also, Wilma is a popular in Sweden where over 10283 new-borns have been given the name since 1998.

When at its peak in 2007, the moniker grabbed the 1st spot and 1139 baby girls were given the name. Moreover, the name has been to the top 5 baby names 3 times

Wilma is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today.

During its 48 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 700 girl names. Over 241 people have been named Wilma in France. Wilma is a rare baby name in Ireland and may not be used now.

But Wilma is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Germany, Bolivia, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Peru, Paraguay, Ecuador, Scotland, Canada and Mexico.

At least, 510000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018377339
2017427333
2016594821
2015456830
2014642919
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Wilma in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05662044175
Finland0002118

Here's what numbers has to say about Wilma

You want to achieve great things in life but without much effort. The letter A as your capstone represents your passion for greater achievements. You are sensitive, humane and compassionate by nature. Stop trying and focus on yourself only. Self-doubt won't help you realize your goals. Self-confidence and self-reliance will. You don't depend on anyone's understanding and support. To have letter A as your capstone reflects your consistency and credibility.

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Middle names for Wilma

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Famous people named Wilma

  • Wilma M. Sherrill, Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's one hundred sixteenth House district
  • Wilma Webb, member of the Colorado State Legislature
  • Wilma Scott Heide, leader in the feminist movement
  • Wilma Smith, Fijian-born violinist
  • Wilma van Hofwegen, member of the Dutch Women's 4×100 m freestyle relay Team that won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics
  • Wilma Montesi, Italian woman whose body was discovered near Rome
  • Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, long-time resident of California's Central Valley
  • Wilma Landkroon, Dutch pop singer
  • Wilma Dunaway, is Professor of Sociology
  • Wilma Dykeman, American writer of fiction and nonfiction whose works chronicled the people and land of Appalachia
  • Wilma Chan, politician
  • Wilma Kucharek, is bishop of the Slovak Zion Synod
  • Wilma Rudolph, American sprinter from Clarksville, Tennessee
  • Wilma Mankiller, activist, social worker
  • Wilma Burgess, {{cite web
  • Wilma van Velsen, former butterfly and freestyle swimmer
  • Wilma Lee Cooper, American bluegrass-based country music entertainer
  • Wilma de Faria, Brazilian politician
  • Wilma Smith, former American local television news anchor
  • Wilma Leona Jackson, third Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps
  • Wilma De Angelis, popular Italian singer and TV presenter
  • Wilma Garscadden-Gahret in The Truman Show as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Wilma Pelly in Children of the Dust as Actress
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  • Actor Wilma de Winter, noted for movie Pruimenbloesem
  • In 1954, Wilma Chandler characterized the role of N in drama film A Outra Face do Homem.
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