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Telma
“Portuguese, short form of Thelma, 'will, desire'” — Portuguese
GirlPortuguese2 syllables
About Telma
Telma appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Telma has Portuguese origin. A standardized meaning is not consistently documented across public sources.
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Popularity in the U.S.
Telma is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.
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What does Telma mean?
Telma is commonly linked to the meaning Portuguese, short form of Thelma, 'will, desire' and is associated with Portuguese roots.
Is Telma a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Telma is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2025 girls.