English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name

Wilma

Wilma (name) means a female given name, originally a shortened form of Wilhelmina. Example: “Her grandmother was named Wilma, after a great-aunt.”

name
1
A female given name, originally a shortened form of Wilhelmina.
"Her grandmother was named Wilma, after a great-aunt."
intj
1
A stand-in word for "wilco" ("will comply") used when spelling things out with the NATO-style phonetic alphabet for the letter W.
"The pilot radioed back "Wilma copy" to confirm the instruction."

How to use Wilma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly a woman's name; occasionally a radio-communication stand-in for "wilco."

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Wilma” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Her grandmother was named _____, after a great-aunt.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

What does “Wilma” mean?

The word “Wilma” means a female given name, originally a shortened form of Wilhelmina. In plain terms, mostly a woman's name; occasionally a radio-communication stand-in for "wilco.".

How do you use “Wilma” in a sentence?

Here is “Wilma” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was named Wilma, after a great-aunt.”

What part of speech is “Wilma”?

Depending on how it is used, “Wilma” can be a name and an intj.

How many meanings does “Wilma” have?

“Wilma” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, originally a shortened form of Wilhelmina.

People also searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial