Zulma

Zulma is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “shâlôm.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Zulma at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“shâlôm”
Pronunciation
/zyl.ˈma/

About the name Zulma

Zulma belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “shâlôm” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Zulma first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1759 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,649 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zulma in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#1759 in 1974
Peak year
1974
Total since 1880
1,649

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zulma mean?

Zulma means “shâlôm” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Zulma a boy or girl name?

Zulma is a girl name.

What origin is the name Zulma?

Zulma comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Zulma?

Zulma first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #1759 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Zulma?

Zulma is pronounced /zyl.ˈma/ (IPA).

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