Wilhem
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wilhem
Wilhelm comes from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name has been primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with notable historical bearers including German emperors and the philosopher Wilhelm Dilthey.
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Etymology
Wilhelm comes from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector" or "determined defender." The name has been primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with notable historical bearers including German emperors and the philosopher Wilhelm Dilthey.
Wilhem currently ranks #14,303 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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