Wilhelm (name)

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Wilhelm
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Pronunciation /ˈwɪlhɛlm,ˈvɪl-/ ; [1] German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm]
GenderMasculine
Language(s) Germanic languages
Origin
Word/name wille + helm (protection)
MeaningVehement protector
Region of origin Germany
Other names
Related names William, Guillaume, Willem, Vilhelm, Vilho, 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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References

  1. "Definition of 'Wilhelm'". Collins English Dictionary .
  2. Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford paperback reference. Oxford University Press. p. 477. ISBN   978-0-19-861060-1. OCLC   67869278 . Retrieved 15 January 2021.