Willemijn
Dutch · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Willemijn
Willemijn is a Dutch feminine form of William, derived from the Germanic elements "willa" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "resolute protector."
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Etymology
Willemijn is a Dutch feminine given name. The name originated as a feminine form of the masculine Willem, which is the Dutch version of the Germanic name Wilhelm. Wilhelm can be literally translated as wil meaning "willful" or "strong" and helm meaning "helmet", and is often interpreted as meaning "fierce helmet" or "fierce protector". The name is most common in the Netherlands but is also present in other Dutch-speaking countries, or countries with Dutch populations or heritage.
Willemijn currently ranks #1,357 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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