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Girl's nameOrigin: GermanicThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Zelma

Zelma is a charming feminine name of Germanic origin, closely related to Selma and Anselma. It is defined by its concise, melodic structure and the timeless meaning of divine safeguard. It is an ideal pick for parents looking for a distinctive yet accessible name with a vintage European touch.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Zelma
Czech:
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Hungarian:
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Polish:
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German:
Zelma
Spanish:
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French:
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Italian:
Zelma
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Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Germanic name signifying divine protection or one under God’s helmet.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Zelma je variant mena Selma, ktoré sa vykladá ako skrátená podoba germánskeho ženského mena Anselma. To súvisí s mužským menom Anselm, utvoreným zo starohornonemeckých prvkov ans „boh, božstvo“ a helm „prilba, ochrana“. Prenesený význam mena sa preto interpretuje ako „pod ochranou bohov“ alebo „božská ochrana“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Zelma vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ZELMA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

11 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
23 January
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

The name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Zelma
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Zelmy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Zelme
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Zelmu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Zelma
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Zelme
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Zelmou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ZelmiZelkaZelmuškaZelminka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Zelma
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Zelma! Zelmi! Zelmuška!

Test how Zelma sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Zelma Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:Z.S.without dots:ZS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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