Helma

Meaning & origin

The female first name Helma originates from Old High German and means "the protector" or "the fighter". The name is a shortened form of names like Wilhelmina or Anselma and is mainly popular in Germany and the Netherlands. Helma is a strong and powerful name that reflects the qualities of a brave and determined woman.

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Famous people with the first name Helma

• Helma Kissner German female Waffen-SS officer
• Helma Sanders-Brahms German film director
• Helma Orosz German politician (CDU)
• Helma Lodders Person
• Helma Knorscheidt Athlete
• Helma Seitz German actress
• Helma Neppérus Politician

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