Wilma
Meaning of Wilma
Wilma is a female name with origins in Germanic and Dutch languages. It is derived from the name Wilhelmina, which means "willful protector" or "resolute guardian." The name Wilma has a strong and determined sound to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a bold and powerful name for their daughter. In terms of associations, one well-known fictional character with the name Wilma is Wilma Flintstone from the animated TV series "The Flintstones," known for her strong personality and loyal nature. The popularity of the name Wilma has varied over the years, but it continues to be chosen by many parents who appreciate its strength and resilience.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as WIL-muh (/ˈwɪlmə/)
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Notable People Named Wilma
| Wilma Pearl Mankiller was the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and a prominent Indigenous American activist and community developer. |
| Wilma Glodean Rudolph was an American sprinter who overcame childhood polio and became a world-record-holding Olympic champion, winning three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics. |
| Wilma Chan was a prominent American politician in California, known for her service on the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and in the California State Assembly, where she made history as the first woman and Asian American to hold the position of Assembly Majority Leader. |
| Wilma Dykeman Stokely was an American writer known for her fiction and nonfiction works that focused on the people and land of Appalachia. |
| Wilma Charlene Burgess was a prominent American country music singer known for charting fifteen singles on the Billboard C&W charts in the mid-1960s to 1975. |
| Wilma Lee Cooper, also known as Wilma Lee Leary, was an influential American country music entertainer and instrumentalist, earning the title "First Lady of Bluegrass" and posthumously inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. |
| Wilma Tisch - Wilma "Billie" Tisch is an American philanthropist known for her work with Skidmore College and various other charitable endeavors. |
| Wilma Louise Victor was a Choctaw educator. |
| Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel, known as "The Okie Poet," was a prominent resident of California's Central Valley and the Tulare County poet laureate in the 1970s, celebrated for her writings about Oklahoma. |
| Wilma Gibbs Moore was an Indiana librarian and archivist who dedicated her career to preserving and interpreting African American history in the state. |
| Wilma Popper - Wilhelmina Popper was a Hungarian Jewish writer known for her short stories and children's literature. |
| Wilma Webb - Wilma J. Webb was a prominent American politician known for her advocacy for civil rights and education initiatives during her time in the Colorado General Assembly. |
| Wilma Cozart Fine was an influential American record producer known for her work on the Mercury Living Presence series, which is still highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality. |
| Wilma de Faria was the first female governor of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte and a member of the AVANTE party. |
| Wilma Rosbach Brown was an American politician and business owner who served in the Washington State Legislature and operated a clothing store with her husband. |
