At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel
- Origin
- English (literary invention)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- THEL-muh
Thelma is an English (literary invention) girl's name meaning “possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Thelma
Meaning: Possibly from Greek thelema 'will, volition'; popularized by Marie Corelli's 1887 novel.
Origin: English (literary invention).
How to Pronounce Thelma
THEL-muhIPA /ˈθɛlmə/
Popularity of Thelma
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