Wilhelm (name)
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For the similar Dutch name, see Wilhelmus (disambiguation). For other uses, see Wilhelm.
Wilhelm is a German given name, and a cognate of the English name William. The feminine form is Wilhelmine.[2]
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Pronunciation | /ˈwɪlhɛlm, ˈvɪl-/;[1] German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm] |
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Gender | Masculine |
Language(s) | Germanic languages |
Origin | |
Word/name | wille + helm (protection) |
Meaning | Vehement protector |
Region of origin | Germany |
Other names | |
Related names | William, Guillaume, Willem, Vilhelm, Villem, Vilhelms, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Guillem, Guillermo |
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