Selma Name Origin
/SEL-ma/-
Turkish (Turkish) 40% -
Algerian (Arab-Berber) 30%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Selma
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name 'Selma' has roots in Arabic, meaning 'peace' or 'safe,' and is popular in Turkish, Arab, and Western contexts. It gained popularity through historical and cultural influences in these regions.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Selma each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).