Wilhelmina
wil-hel-MEE-nah
Popularity
#1817
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
12,957
Peak Year
#320 in 1916
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Feminine form of Wilhelm (William), derived from Germanic elements meaning 'will' and 'helmet' or 'protection'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands, strong figure during WWII.
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