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Selma

SEL-muh

girl
American
Common
medium

Meaning

God's helmet or peaceful.

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

History

Derived from Germanic elements 'ans' and 'helm', it was popularized by the Swedish author Selma Lagerlof.

Vibes

American
English
girl

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