Whilma
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Whilma
Whilma is a feminine name meaning "resolute protector" or "determined will," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection).
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Etymology
Whilma is a feminine name meaning "resolute protector" or "determined will," derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection). The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, with particular prevalence in early 20th-century English-speaking countries, though it has largely fallen out of common use.
Whilma currently ranks #5,416 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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