Helma

Helma Origin and Meaning

The name Helma is a girl's name of German origin.

Helma is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." It can be considered a variation of Wilhelmina or a feminine form of Helm or Helmut. Popular primarily in German-speaking countries and the Netherlands, Helma carries a classic European sensibility. The name projects strength and security through its etymological connection to protection. While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage in Northern European communities. Helma offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Helene or Helena, combining brevity with substantive meaning and historical roots dating back to medieval Germanic naming traditions.

# 999 in the US

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Famous People Named Helma

  • Helma Sanders
    Brahms, German film director
  • Helma Orosz
    German politician

The name Helma in Pop Culture

  • Wilhelmina "Helma" Zukas
    main character in mystery series by Jo Dereske