Nelma Name Meaning

"Nelma" is a unique and less common name. It is considered typically feminine and is primarily used in Finnish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It seems to have Finnish origins where it is a diminutive or affectionate form of names like "Helena" which means light. However, the exact origin and meaning of "Nelma" are not clearly defined.

As it is quite rare, there aren't many well-known personalities named Nelma to note. However, one person with this name is Nelma Kodama; a Brazilian woman infamously known for her involvement in major corruption scandals.