Guilhermina
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Guilhermina
Guilhermina is the feminine form of Guilherme (Portuguese/Galician for William), derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Galician-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence in Portugal, Brazil, and Galicia, particularly among Catholic populations.
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Etymology
Guilhermina is the feminine form of Guilherme (Portuguese/Galician for William), derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Galician-speaking cultures, with historical prevalence in Portugal, Brazil, and Galicia, particularly among Catholic populations.
Guilhermina currently ranks #1,581 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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