Thelma

Meaning of Thelma

Thelma is a warm, melodic female name with ancient Greek roots—‘thelema’ means will or desire. It fluttered into popular use through a Victorian romance and later roared back to life in Hollywood’s iconic Thelma & Louise. In India, it feels like the first sip of masala chai at dawn—soothing, uplifting, and full of promise. It sparkles like monsoon raindrops on jasmine blooms, vintage yet ever fresh. Parents who choose Thelma imagine a daughter who follows her own heart and lights up every room (it’s like a secret code for unstoppable spirit). That’s the real magic of Thelma: a timeless wish ready to take flight.