Viljam
Finnish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Viljam
Viljam means "resolute protector" or "determined will," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), making it a Scandinavian form of William.
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Etymology
Viljam means "resolute protector" or "determined will," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), making it a Scandinavian form of William. The name is primarily used in Swedish, Finnish, and other Nordic cultures, with historical prominence among Scandinavian nobility and royalty, particularly in Sweden and Finland.
Viljam currently ranks #490 in the United States as a boy's name.
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