Zelma Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Zelma Name at a Glance

Name	Zelma
Meaning	Variant of Selma: comely.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Zelma Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Zelma means “Variant of Selma: comely”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Zelma Name Origin

Our database records Zelma under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Zelma a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Zelma is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Zelma

When considering Zelma for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.