Girl name
Hilma name meaning
“helmet; gentleness and forbearance”
Hilma is a feminine name commonly linked to two meanings: “helmet” and “gentleness and forbearance”. In northern European naming, it is associated with the Germanic element helm, meaning “helmet”. An Arabic interpretation connects it with ḥilm, so the two meanings reflect different linguistic interpretations of the same name.
What does Hilma mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hilma
In northern European naming, Hilma is linked to Germanic helm, meaning helmet. An Arabic interpretation also connects it with ḥilm, meaning gentleness and forbearance.
Hilma in Islam and the Quran
Hilma does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hilma
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hilma, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Amala: pure, without stain
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
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Meaning of each word
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Wiji: seed, plant kernel
- Desti: born in December
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Hilma Nada
Meaning of each word
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Nada: dew; generosity; musical tone
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Meaning of each word
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Puspa: a blooming flower
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Hilma Widyanti
Meaning of each word
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Widyanti: knowledgeable
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Meaning of each word
- Hilma: helmet; gentleness and forbearance
- Dinda: beloved younger sibling
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
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How to pronounce Hilma
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hilma/ |
| Arabic script | حِلْمَة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦭ꧀ꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮜ᮪ᮙ |
Is Hilma a girl’s name?
Yes, Hilma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Hilma ranks #2,147 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Hilma
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Hilma
- Hilma Adnayani Tarigan · b. 1980
- Hilma Oktoria · b. 1976
- Hilma Sofyan
FAQ about the name Hilma
What is the meaning of Hilma?
Hilma means helmet; gentleness and forbearance. In northern European naming, Hilma is linked to Germanic helm, meaning helmet. An Arabic interpretation also connects it with ḥilm, meaning gentleness and forbearance.
Is Hilma a girl’s name?
Yes, Hilma is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hilma?
Hilma is of European and Arabic origin.
Is the name Hilma in the Quran?
Hilma does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Hilma have?
Hilma has 2 syllables (Hil-ma) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hilma?
Hilma ranks #2,147 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hilma?
Some ideas: Hilma Amala Mulyanah; Hilma Wiji Desti; Hilma Nada.
Famous people named Hilma?
Notable people named Hilma include Hilma Adnayani Tarigan, Hilma Oktoria, Hilma Sofyan.
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