Thelma
2 synonyms for Thelma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name that became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Selma
Telma
Etymology
Invented by a Swedish novelist in the 1840s; later folk tradition linked it to Greek thélēma, "will," though that connection was added after the fact.
Full origin of Thelma →Frequently asked questions
What does “Thelma” mean?
The word “Thelma” means a female given name that became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. In plain terms, a woman's first name.
How do you use “Thelma” in a sentence?
Here is “Thelma” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was named Thelma.”
What part of speech is “Thelma”?
“Thelma” is a name.
Where does the word “Thelma” come from?
The word “Thelma” dates back to around 1840 and comes from Greek. Invented by a Swedish novelist in the 1840s; later folk tradition linked it to Greek thélēma, "will," though that connection was added after the fact.
