Beautiful; also associated with the moon or a sprout.
Belma is a name with multiple etymological roots. In a Turkish context, it is often interpreted as meaning 'sprout' or 'bud.' In Bosnian and other Balkan cultures, it is frequently used as a diminutive or variation of names like Belmira, which carries the Latin root for 'beautiful' or 'wonderful.'
Less common today
Belma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,314 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Turkish journalist and writer
Turkish actress
