Wilma Schlesinger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilma Schlesinger — Italian
153K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilma Schlesinger is a name that combines Italian origins. The first name Wilma is a feminine given name of Italian origin. Wilma is a female given name, a feminine form of William. People with the name include: Wilma Arizapana (born 1982), Peruvian long-distance runner Wilma van den Berg (born 1947), Dutch sprinter Wilma Burgess (1939–2003), American singer Wilma Chan (1949–2021), American politician Wilma Lee Cooper (1921–2011), American singer Wilma Cosmé (born 1966), Puerto Rican singer known as Sa-Fire Wilma De Angelis (born 1931), Italian singer and TV presenter Wilma Dressel (born 1983), German rower Wilma Driessen (born 1938), Dutch opera singer Wilma Dykeman (1920–2006), American writer Wilma Elles (born 1. The surname Schlesinger: Adam Schlesinger (1967–2020), American composer and musician Adolf Martin Schlesinger (1769–1838), German founder of A.M. Schlesingers Musikhandlung Alan Schlesinger (born 1960), American politician and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2006 Alice Schlesinger (born 1988), Israeli Olympic judoka Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Sr. (1888–1965), American historian and professor at Harvard University Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (1917–2007), son of the above, American historian, social critic and former John F. Wilma is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 153K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilma reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilma

Italian

Wilma is a female given name, a feminine form of William. People with the name include: Wilma Arizapana (born 1982), Peruvian long-distance runner Wilma van den Berg (born 1947), Dutch sprinter Wilma Burgess (1939–2003), American singer Wilma Chan (1949–2021), American politician Wilma Lee Cooper (1921–2011), American singer Wilma Cosmé (born 1966), Puerto Rican singer known as Sa-Fire Wilma De Angelis (born 1931), Italian singer and TV presenter Wilma Dressel (born 1983), German rower Wilma Driessen (born 1938), Dutch opera singer Wilma Dykeman (1920–2006), American writer Wilma Elles (born 1.

Surname: Schlesinger

English

Adam Schlesinger (1967–2020), American composer and musician Adolf Martin Schlesinger (1769–1838), German founder of A.M. Schlesingers Musikhandlung Alan Schlesinger (born 1960), American politician and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2006 Alice Schlesinger (born 1988), Israeli Olympic judoka Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Sr. (1888–1965), American historian and professor at Harvard University Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (1917–2007), son of the above, American historian, social critic and former John F.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilma is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilma by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilma Schlesinger

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilma Schlesinger:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilma?
The first name Wilma originates from Italian. Wilma is a female given name, a feminine form of William. People with the name include: Wilma Arizapana (born 1982), Peruvian long-distance runner Wilma van den Berg (born 1947), Dutch sprinter Wilma Burgess (1939–2003), American singer Wilma Chan (1949–2021), American politician Wilma Lee Cooper (1921–2011), American singer Wilma Cosmé (born 1966), Puerto Rican singer known as Sa-Fire Wilma De Angelis (born 1931), Italian singer and TV presenter Wilma Dressel (born 1983), German rower Wilma Driessen (born 1938), Dutch opera singer Wilma Dykeman (1920–2006), American writer Wilma Elles (born 1.
When was Wilma most popular?
The name Wilma reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schlesinger?
The surname Schlesinger originates from English. Adam Schlesinger (1967–2020), American composer and musician Adolf Martin Schlesinger (1769–1838), German founder of A.M. Schlesingers Musikhandlung Alan Schlesinger (born 1960), American politician and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2006 Alice Schlesinger (born 1988), Israeli Olympic judoka Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Sr. (1888–1965), American historian and professor at Harvard University Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (1917–2007), son of the above, American historian, social critic and former John F.
What are the origins of the name Wilma Schlesinger?
The name Wilma Schlesinger combines two different traditions: the first name Wilma has Italian roots, while the surname Schlesinger originates from English.
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