Selma Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "selma" is "god's helmet", and is used often for "girls".
Selma Name Details
Selma is derived from the Germanic elements 'sæl', meaning 'house' or 'manor', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'. The name Selma has Scandinavian origins and was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It gained attention through the character Selma Lagerlâf in the Nobel Prize-winning novel 'The Wonderful Adventures of Nils'. Selma has a strong association with Nordic and Scandinavian cultures.
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