- Zelda - ZEL-də
Zelda is a nickname for the feminine name Griselda, which may originally have meant "dark battle", and also the feminine form of the Yiddish name Selig, meaning "blessed", "happy".
- Zelma - ZEL-mə
The meaning of the name “Zelma” is: “Helmet of God”. Categories: American Names, English Names. Used in: English speaking countries.
Meaning: Helmet of god
Origin: German - Zenas
Zenas the Lawyer. ... In Titus 3:13, Paul writes: "Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them" (KJV). His name is a shortened form of "Zenodoros", meaning "gift of Zeus".
Meaning: Generous
Origin: Greek