Girl name
Vilma name meaning
“associated with resolve and protection”
Vilma is a name associated with resolve and protection. It is a European spelling of Wilma, a short form of Wilhelmina, whose Germanic elements mean will or desire and helmet. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. A protective helmet supplies a concrete image from its original components.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,517
What does Vilma mean?
Associated with resolve and protection
In Turkish: irade ve koruma ile ilişkili
Vilma belongs to a group of shortened names that became independent given names. Its meaning combines the ideas of resolve and a protective helmet rather than naming a single object. Wilma, Wilhelmina and the masculine Wilhelm are related forms, with v reflecting different linguistic spelling conventions.
Origin of the name Vilma
Vilma is a spelling of Wilma used in several European languages, ultimately a short form of Wilhelmina. The Germanic elements refer to will or resolve and a helmet, suggesting protection.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Vilma in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | V |
How to pronounce Vilma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vilma/ |
Is Vilma a girl’s name?
Yes, Vilma is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Vilma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Vilma
Names with related meanings
- Kübra♀Greater
- Beren♀Strong, powerful
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Arslan♂♀Lion
- Yıldırım♂♀Lightning strike
- Acar♂♀Enterprising, agile and capable
- Azize♀Precious, esteemed
- Neriman♀Valiant, strong
- Gürbüz♂♀Strong, sturdy and well developed
- Gürel♂♀Strong, flourishing community or homeland
Famous people named Vilma
- Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan
FAQ about the name Vilma
What is the meaning of Vilma?
Vilma means “associated with resolve and protection”. Vilma is a spelling of Wilma used in several European languages, ultimately a short form of Wilhelmina. The Germanic elements refer to will or resolve and a helmet, suggesting protection.
Is Vilma a girl’s name?
Yes, Vilma is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Vilma in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vilma nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vilma?
Vilma is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Vilma have?
Vilma has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vilma?
Vilma does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Vilma?
Notable people named Vilma include Vilma Yuzbasiyan-Gurkan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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