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Guilherme

gwee-YAIR-mee

Popularity

#12902

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

514

Peak Year

#39 in 2006

First Recorded

1921

The Story of Guilherme

Centuries ago, knights whispered this name before battle, and it still carries the echo of their unwavering resolve to you.

Guilherme is the Portuguese and Brazilian form of William, a name forged in the Norman conquest of England. Its roots lie in the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire,' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' The name traveled from the Germanic tribes through Frankish and Norman French into England, eventually being adopted by royalty and nobility, and spreading with exploration to the New World.

Imagine whispering 'Guilherme' as you hold your son for the first time. The sound is strong, resonant, a promise of steadfastness. This name carries the weight of ancient shields and the quiet determination of a protector, a legacy you'll feel every time you say his name, a shield you offer him.

A son named Guilherme inherits a deep-seated strength, the quiet conviction of a guardian. He carries the echo of will and protection into every challenge he faces.

Origin · EnglishMeaning · Portuguese and Brazilian form of William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet of will'.Peak · 2006

What It Means

Portuguese and Brazilian form of William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet of will'.

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Numerology

5

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Personality Traits

ProtectiveDeterminedStrongReliable

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