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Name Origin

Wilma is a feminine given name of German origin, derived from the element 'wil', meaning 'will' or 'determination'. It often signifies strength, independence, and resolve.

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Famous People

Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994)

Track and field athlete

  • Won three gold medals at the 1960 Rome Olympics
  • First American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games

Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010)

Politician, activist

  • First woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
  • Advocate for Native American rights and self-determination