Bulma Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBUL-ma / ˈbʊlmə

Japanese; English

Meaning

Bulma (Japanese: 'bloomers'); Bulma (English: 'bloomers' as a playful term)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japanese culture, Bulma is primarily known as a character from the popular anime and manga series 'Dragon Ball,' where she is depicted as a brilliant inventor and adventurer. The name itself is derived from the term for 'bloomers,' a type of women's clothing, reflecting a playful and modern approach to femininity. In English, the term 'bloomers' has historical roots in women's fashion, symbolizing a shift towards more practical attire in the late 19th century.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Bulmae
  • Bulmah

International Variants

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Famous people named Bulma

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Fictional characters named Bulma

Bulma — Dragon Ball.

Sibling Suggestions

BulaBellaMinaLunaNinaTinaCora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bulma was first seen in the United States in 2018. Bulma has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bulma has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bulma

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20185