Wilhelmus
Germanic (Latinized) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wilhelmus
Wilhelmus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of the elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "willing defender." The name was used primarily in German-speaking regions and among Germanic peoples, with notable historical significance including William of Orange (whose name appears in the Dutch national anthem "Wilhelmus"), and was common among European nobility and clergy during the medieval and early modern periods.
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Etymology
Wilhelmus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, composed of the elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "willing defender." The name was used primarily in German-speaking regions and among Germanic peoples, with notable historical significance including William of Orange (whose name appears in the Dutch national anthem "Wilhelmus"), and was common among European nobility and clergy during the medieval and early modern periods.
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