Wiliina
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wiliina
Wiliina is a Hawaiian form of the name William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection), meaning "resolute protector." The name is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and communities, reflecting the historical adoption and adaptation of Western names into the Hawaiian language during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Wiliina is a Hawaiian form of the name William, derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection), meaning "resolute protector." The name is used primarily in Hawaiian culture and communities, reflecting the historical adoption and adaptation of Western names into the Hawaiian language during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Wiliina currently ranks #8,315 in the United States as a girl's name.
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