"Thelma" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: A literary invention, first appeared in the Swedish novel Kyrkoinvigningen i Hammarby (1840-1841) by Emilie Flygare-Carlén, translated into English as "The Magic Goblet" (1845). Similar names of ambiguous origin, Elma, Selma, Velma, appeared in the 19th century. By folk etymology explained as Ancient Greek θέλημα (thélēma, “will”). Notice also the Spanish and Portuguese Telma, a rare feminine form of Telmo, ultimately from Santelmo or Saint Elmo. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|sv|-}} Swedish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Thelma
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Wikipedia link: Marie Corelli, Thelma (novel), en:Thelma Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
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