Telma Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Telma

"Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1994 👥 269 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
269
Life Path
Number 6

📖 What Does Telma Mean?

Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake

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Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake

Root Element
Telma
Core Meaning
"Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Telma

T 2
E 5
L 3
M 4
A 1
SUM 6
6
Life Path
Nurturing & Responsibility
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.

📊 Telma in Numbers

269 US bearers
1994 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Telma" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Telma may refer to:Telma, a channel in North Macedonia Gondysia telma, a moth Telma, an Israeli brand owned by Unilever Telma retarder, a type of eddy current brake".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~269 people named Telma in the US. Peaked in 1994 with 13 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Telma?

The Life Path number for Telma is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.

Is Telma a boy or girl name?

Telma is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Telma in the US?

Approximately 269 people in the United States are named Telma. The name peaked in 1994 with 13 recorded uses.

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