Helma

Helma Origin and Meaning

The name Helma is a girl's name of German origin.

Helma is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." It can be considered a variation of Wilhelmina or a feminine form of Helm or Helmut. Popular primarily in German-speaking countries and the Netherlands, Helma carries a classic European sensibility. The name projects strength and security through its etymological connection to protection. While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage in Northern European communities. Helma offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Helene or Helena, combining brevity with substantive meaning and historical roots dating back to medieval Germanic naming traditions.

Helma Rank in US Top 1000

# 999 in the US

Famous People Named Helma

• Helma Sanders Brahms, German film director
• Helma Orosz German politician

The name Helma in Pop Culture

• Wilhelmina "Helma" Zukas main character in mystery series by Jo Dereske