Vilma
Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vilma
Vilma is a shortened form of Wilhelmina, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is primarily used in Germanic, Nordic, and Baltic cultures, with particular popularity in Scandinavian countries, Germany, and Lithuania during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Vilma is a shortened form of Wilhelmina, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name is primarily used in Germanic, Nordic, and Baltic cultures, with particular popularity in Scandinavian countries, Germany, and Lithuania during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Vilma currently ranks #7,861 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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