"Thelma" meaning in English

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Proper name

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, {{m|grc|θέλημα||will}} θέλημα (thélēma, “will”), {{l|es|Telma}} Telma, {{l|es|Telmo}} Telmo, {{l|es|Santelmo}} Santelmo Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Thelma
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Wikipedia link: en:Thelma Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Thelma-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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