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GirlGermanic

Vilma

VIL-mah

Popularity

#5927

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

4,975

Peak Year

#213 in 1927

First Recorded

1901

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Vilma is a name of Germanic origin, a short form of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'will helmet'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Vilma Espín Guillois

    Cuban revolutionary and feminist leader

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongProtectiveResoluteDetermined

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