Guillerma
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Guillerma
Guillerma is the feminine form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William, meaning "resolute protector" from the Germanic elements *wil* (will, desire) and *helm* (helmet, protection).
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Etymology
Guillerma is the feminine form of Guillermo, the Spanish equivalent of William, meaning "resolute protector" from the Germanic elements *wil* (will, desire) and *helm* (helmet, protection). It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, notably in Spain and Latin America, with historical ties to medieval nobility and saints such as Saint William of Gellone.
Guillerma currently ranks #4,621 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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