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)