Wiljam
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wiljam
Wiljam is a Finnish and Swedish variant of the name William, meaning "resolute protector" from the Germanic elements *wiljô* (will, desire) and *helmaz* (helmet, protection).
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Etymology
Wiljam is a Finnish and Swedish variant of the name William, meaning "resolute protector" from the Germanic elements *wiljô* (will, desire) and *helmaz* (helmet, protection). It is used primarily in Finnish and Swedish cultures, often within Lutheran Christian contexts, and gained historical prominence in Finland through figures like the composer Wiljam "Wille" Kiviniemi.
Wiljam currently ranks #834 in the United States as a boy's name.
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