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GirlPronounced German /ˈvɪl.ma/; Dutch /ˈʋɪl.maː/; English /ˈwɪl.mə/Finnish language family

Wilma

Short form of Wilhelmina.

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Wilma is a girl name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈvɪl.ma/; Dutch /ˈʋɪl.maː/; English /ˈwɪl.mə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationGerman /ˈvɪl.ma/; Dutch /ˈʋɪl.maː/; English /ˈwɪl.mə/
Language familyFinnish

Meaning and history

Short form of Wilhelmina. German settlers introduced it to America in the 19th century.

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Usage: german, dutch, english, swedish, portuguese, spanish

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