Villem
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Villem
Villem is the Estonian form of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is primarily used in Estonia and other Baltic regions, with roots in Germanic and Norman tradition, particularly popular during the medieval period and retained through Estonian cultural identity.
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Etymology
Villem is the Estonian form of William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is primarily used in Estonia and other Baltic regions, with roots in Germanic and Norman tradition, particularly popular during the medieval period and retained through Estonian cultural identity.
Villem currently ranks #7,268 in the United States as a boy's name.
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