Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 06, 2024

Zelmah

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: German

Meaning: God's helmet; Safe; Peace

Zelmah is a girl’s name of German origin. While it’s more common to spell it as Zelma, it’s even more popular as Selmah or Selma. With its meanings, “god’s helmet,” “safe,” and “peace,” it's apparent that it’s as much a moniker as it is a protective talisman. By choosing Zelmah for your little one, you are trusting a higher power to ensure a safer journey for baby, where the roads are not as rough and the sea much kinder.

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