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Velma

VEHL-muh

Velma (name) means a feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo.". Example: “Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking.”

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A feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo."

"Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking."

How to use Velma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost widely recognized today as the bespectacled, sleuthing character Velma Dinkley from "Scooby-Doo."

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Etymology

Coined at the end of the 19th century, by analogy with Thelma and Wilma.

Synonyms

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Selma Thelma Vilma

Related words

Selma Thelma Wilma

Rhymes for Velma

Selma Thelma

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Velma” mean?

The word “Velma” means a feminine given name, popular in the early 20th century and later associated with a character in "Scooby-Doo.". In plain terms, most widely recognized today as the bespectacled, sleuthing character Velma Dinkley from "Scooby-Doo.".

How do you pronounce “Velma”?

“Velma” is pronounced VEHL-muh (/ˈvɛlmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Velma” in a sentence?

Here is “Velma” used in a sentence: “Velma solved the mystery with her sharp thinking.”

What part of speech is “Velma”?

“Velma” is a name.

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