Zelma
Pronunciation: [ z-EHLM-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,847
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Zelma is also used as a girl name, ranked #6713.
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About the Name Zelma
Zelma is a boy name .
Is Zelma a boy or girl name? Zelma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,847 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,713. Zelma is more commonly used as a girl name.
Zelma is currently ranked #19,847 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Zelma include Zel, Zey, Zeie, and Zelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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