Thelma
The meaning is unclear; possibly from Greek, though it may have been invented by the novelist who popularised it.
Meaning and origin
Thelma first gained prominence through the 1887 novel Thelma by British author Marie Corelli, where it was given to a Norwegian character.
How to pronounce Thelma
| English (US) | THEL-muh /ˈθɛlmə/ |
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