The Selma name is a name of Arab origin. It is from the word "Selem" meaning peace. This girl's name also has a Germanic origin, since Selma is the diminutive of the name Anselm (and the female form), which means "divine protection". Selma is a passionate woman in perpetual search of true love. Delicate and charming, she does not like to go unnoticed. This is a very active woman, balanced and persistent. Orderly and also careful, it is very enterprising. Selma is uncommunicative however. Yet she has a great inner wealth. Selma is uncompromising with its principles and moral values. Demanding with itself, it is a stubborn person, applied for that the success of his social and professional life comes first. Girl, Selma needs to grow on clear principles, as it seeks to impose his ideas and desires. It can instill sharing from a young age.