Vilhelmiina
Finnish · Girl · 4 syllables
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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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