Hilma
Fact sheet
- Name
- Hilma
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Hilma is a female first name that became known as a Frisian short form of Hilmar and gained popularity around the year 1900. The direct translation of the name is 'the famous warrior.'
What does the name Hilma mean?
The name Hilma is a Frisian short form of the Old High German Hilmar, which means 'the famous warrior.' It consists of the elements hiltja, meaning 'the fight,' 'the warrior,' 'the hero,' or 'the champion,' and mari, meaning 'famous,' 'respected,' 'known,' or 'great.' Additionally, Hilma is also regarded as a variant of Helma, which then carries the meaning 'the protector' or 'the helmeted one,' derived from the Old High German helm, which stands for 'the helmet' and metaphorically means protection.
Where does the name Hilma come from?
Hilma has its roots in Old High German and means 'the famous warrior.' The word components hiltja and mari lead to the meanings 'the fight, the warrior, the hero, the champion' and 'famous, respected, known, great.' The name appears in various languages, including Finnish, Frisian, and Swedish.
How do you pronounce Hilma?
The pronunciation of Hilma is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Hil-ma' [ˈhɪlma], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The short I sound gives a bright tone at the beginning, while the consonant cluster '-lm' densifies the sound in the middle before the open A softly fades out. These features give Hilma a down-to-earth and Nordic aura - calm, matter-of-fact, and friendly at the same time.
When is the name day of Hilma?
The name day for Hilma is celebrated on May 31.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Hilma enjoys a certain popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021, when it reached 2,107th place. In the last ten years, Hilma has been given as a first name around 80 times, placing it 2,855th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,209th.
Nicknames & pet names
Hema / Hima
Famous people
- Hilma af Klint (artist from Sweden)
- Hilma Angered Strandberg (writer from Sweden)
- Hilma Caldeira (volleyball player from Brazil)
- Hilma Contreras (writer from the Dominican Republic)
- Hilma Wolitzer (writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hilma
What is the origin of the name Hilma?
Hilma has its roots in Old High German and is a Frisian short form of the name Hilmar.
What does the name Hilma mean?
The name Hilma is interpreted as 'the famous warrior,' derived from the elements 'hiltja' for fight and 'mari' for famous.
How popular is the name Hilma?
Hilma has gained popularity in recent years, especially in Scandinavian countries, and is increasingly appreciated in other regions as well.