NAME PROFILE
Bas
Derived from the Germanic 'Telman' or the English 'Thelmon', meaning a willful or determined person. This name suggests a person of strong character, resilience, and a natural ability to lead others with a steadfast and compassionate heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1976 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 1976 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Thelman 'Thel' Rice (Professional Basketball Player) · Ernst Thälmann (Prominent Political Leader) · Thelman Alexander Jr. (American Football Player) · Thelman Bolton (Distinguished Academic) · Thelman Taylor (Respected Community Advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ThelMannyTheo
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