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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
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A female given name, originally a shortened form of Wilhelmina.
"Her grandmother was named Wilma, after a great-aunt."
intj
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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 notesIn plain EnglishMostly a woman's name; occasionally a radio-communication stand-in for "wilco."
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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.
