Wilhelm (name) explained

Wilhelm
Pronunciation:
[1] pronounced as /de/
Gender:Masculine
Language:Germanic languages
Origin:wille + helm (protection)
Meaning:Vehement protector
Region:Germany
Related Names:William, Guillaume, Willem, Vilhelm, Villem, Vilhelms, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Guillem, Guillermo

Wilhelm is a German given name, and a cognate of the English name William. The feminine form is Wilhelmine.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Definition of 'Wilhelm'. Collins English Dictionary.
  2. Book: Patrick Hanks

    . Hanks. Patrick. Patrick Hanks. Hardcastle. Kate. Hodges. Flavia. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. Oxford paperback reference. 2006. 978-0-19-861060-1. 67869278. 477. 15 January 2021.