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Vilhelmiina

Quick answerVilhelmiina is a feminine given name meaning "resolute protector," derived from the Germanic elements *wil* ("will, desire") and *helm* ("helmet, protection"), making it the Finnish feminine form of William.

Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#595
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables4
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionChristianity
Letters11
Numerology6 Chaldean 8
Global rank#595

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Vilhelmiina

Vilhelmiina is a feminine given name meaning "resolute protector," derived from the Germanic elements *wil* ("will, desire") and *helm* ("helmet, protection"), making it the Finnish feminine form of William.

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Etymology

Vilhelmiina is a feminine given name meaning "resolute protector," derived from the Germanic elements *wil* ("will, desire") and *helm* ("helmet, protection"), making it the Finnish feminine form of William. It is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic cultures, with historical roots in Finnish Lutheran traditions, and gained popularity in the 19th century during the era of national romanticism.

Vilhelmiina currently ranks #595 in the United States as a girl's name.

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