Vilma

Vilma is a variant of Wilma, the short form of the old German girl's name Wilhelma or its variant Vilhelma.

What does the name Vilma mean?

Vilma is a variant of Wilma, the short form of the old German girl's name Wilhelma or its variant Vilhelma. The name meaning of Vilma is 'the determined protector', derived from the Old German original name Wilhelm and the Old High German words willio for 'will, determination' and helm for 'helmet, protection'. The spelling Vilma is mainly used in Austria, Hungary, and Lithuania, but also appears in Spanish, Portuguese, and Nordic regions. The name was relatively popular especially at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.

Where does the name Vilma come from?

Etymology Vilma is a female first name of Old High German origin meaning 'the determined protector'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Vilma?

Sound & pronunciation of Vilma: The name Vilma is two syllables, compact, and clearly defined. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Wil-ma' [ˈvɪlma], starting with a short, direct 'Vil-' that immediately shows presence. The final '-ma' rounds the name off softly, giving it a down-to-earth, warm touch. Overall, Vilma appears straightforward and calm - simple, yet with a stable, grounded sound.

When is the name day of Vilma?

The most important name days for Vilma are May 28 (Wilhelm of Aquitaine) and September 19 (Maria Wilhelmina Émilie de Rodat).

Popularity

Vilma is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020 at 1,593rd place. In the last ten years, Vilma has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,674th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,804th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vilmi / Vilmsen

Famous people

• Elisabeth Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy (painter from Hungary)
• Vilma Banky (actress from Hungary)
• Vilma Bardauskiene (long jumper from Russia)
• Vilma Bekendorf (German ballet dancer)
• Vilma Degischer (Austrian actress, (Sissi trilogy))
• Vilma Ebsen (American actress)
• Vilma Eckl (Austrian painter)
• Vilma Espin (Cuban revolutionary)
• Vilma Henkelman (artist from Russia)
• Vilma Hollingbery (English actress)
• Vilma Hugonnai (Hungarian physicist)
• Vilma Illing (theater actress from Austria)
• Vilma Jamnicka (Japanese actress)
• Vilma Lehrmann-Amschler (German sculptor)
• Vilma Neuwirth (Austrian writer)
• Vilma Sindona Eichholz (Canadian linguist)
• Vilma Tanskanen (Finnish ice hockey player)
• Vilma Vaattovaara (Australian ice hockey player)
• Vilma von Webenau (Austrian composer)
• Vilma Zamora (Mexican model)