Gender: Female
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Volition, Thelma, Helmet, Protection
Pronunciation: T EH L M AH
Popularity Rank: #6,520
The name Telma is of Italian origin and means Volition, Thelma, Helmet, Protection, Similar to Greek Thelma will, Wilful, Wish. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Telma is commonly found in Portugal, Brazil, United States of America, and 65 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH L M AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Telma is recorded 8,634 times globally, ranking it as the 6,520th most common name worldwide.
Telma is most prevalent in Portugal, with 2,036 occurrences, making it the 162th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Telma is found among 1 in every 76 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | #162 | 1 : 76 |
| Brazil | #588 | 1 : 418 |
| United States of America | #3,255 | 1 : 2,044 |
| Guatemala | #414 | 1 : 356 |
| Mauritius | #216 | 1 : 292 |
| Mexico | #2,637 | 1 : 2,364 |
| Angola | #100 | 1 : 725 |
| France | #5,929 | 1 : 6,520 |
| Bolivia | #1,707 | 1 : 1,913 |
| Peru | #3,372 | 1 : 5,582 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Telma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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