Selma

divinely protected

GenderGirlOriginGermanSay itSEL-mahPopularityRising
Pronounced SEL-mah

About the name Selma

Selma is a soft, melodic name with Germanic roots meaning protected by God. It has vintage warmth and modern charm.

A gentle, protective girl with a nurturing soul.

Fun fact

Selma Lagerlof was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Variations

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Famous people named Selma

  • Selma Lagerlof (Nobel laureate author)

Sibling name ideas

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