Gods helmet or peaceful
Selma has dual origins, often considered a feminine short form of Anselm meaning 'divine helmet.' It is also associated with the Arabic word 'Salma,' which translates to 'peaceful' or 'safe.'
Less common today
Selma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,643 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for 'Cruel Intentions'
First female Nobel Prize winner in Literature
Marge Simpson's sister · The Simpsons
American sculptor and educator
