Selma
Selma is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'peace' or 'safe.' It is also linked to the Germanic element 'selm,' meaning 'protection.' The name has a gentle, serene quality, often associated with calmness and tranquility. It evokes an image of someone who is nurturing and supportive, fostering harmony in their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 27,202 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, German, Scandinavian |
| Comeback name | No |
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Selma Lagerlöf (Author, *The Wonderful Adventures of Nils*) · Selma Hayek (Actress, *Frida*) · Selma Blair (Actress, *Cruel Intentions*) · Selma R. (Activist, known for her advocacy in civil rights) · Selma B. (Influential figure in the arts and culture community)
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