Zelma
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Zelma is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, often considered a variant of Selma or Anselma.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Zelma canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T14066223 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zelma Context triple: [Zelma Atwood, hasFirstName, Zelma]
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A.
Clarita
Clarita is a Spanish diminutive form of the given name Clara, often used as an affectionate or familiar variant.
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B.
Melva
Melva is a character in Richard Bruce Nugent’s modernist short story "Smoke, Lilies and Jade," which explores themes of race, sexuality, and artistic identity during the Harlem Renaissance.
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C.
Zelma Atwood
Zelma Atwood is best known as the widow of legendary soul singer Otis Redding and the longtime steward of his musical legacy and estate.
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D.
Antonia Van Drimmelen
Antonia Van Drimmelen is a film editor known for her work on the political drama film "Charlie Wilson's War."
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E.
Alva Burn
Alva Burn is a watercourse in Scotland associated with the village of Alva, flowing through the surrounding glen and landscape.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zelma Target entity description: Zelma is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, often considered a variant of Selma or Anselma.
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A.
Clarita
Clarita is a Spanish diminutive form of the given name Clara, often used as an affectionate or familiar variant.
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B.
Melva
Melva is a character in Richard Bruce Nugent’s modernist short story "Smoke, Lilies and Jade," which explores themes of race, sexuality, and artistic identity during the Harlem Renaissance.
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C.
Zelma Atwood
Zelma Atwood is best known as the widow of legendary soul singer Otis Redding and the longtime steward of his musical legacy and estate.
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D.
Antonia Van Drimmelen
Antonia Van Drimmelen is a film editor known for her work on the political drama film "Charlie Wilson's War."
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E.
Alva Burn
Alva Burn is a watercourse in Scotland associated with the village of Alva, flowing through the surrounding glen and landscape.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.