Guilhene
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Guilhene
Guilhene is the Portuguese form of Wilhelmina, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "willing defender." The name is used primarily in Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures and has historical connections to European royalty through its Germanic roots and widespread adoption among Portuguese nobility.
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Etymology
Guilhene is the Portuguese form of Wilhelmina, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "willing defender." The name is used primarily in Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures and has historical connections to European royalty through its Germanic roots and widespread adoption among Portuguese nobility.
Guilhene currently ranks #1,667 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.
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