Wim
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wim
Wim is a Dutch diminutive of Willem, which derives from the Germanic name William, meaning "resolute protector" or "firm-willed defender" from the elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection).
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Etymology
Wim is a Dutch diminutive of Willem, which derives from the Germanic name William, meaning "resolute protector" or "firm-willed defender" from the elements "wil" (will/desire) and "helm" (helmet/protection). The name is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, with historical prominence in the Netherlands and Belgium, particularly among royalty and nobility.
Wim currently ranks #4,897 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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