What is the origin of the name Wilhelmine?

Wilhelmine is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Wilhelmine?

Wilhelmine is pronounced vil-HEL-mee-nuh.

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GirlGermanic

Wilhelmine

vil-HEL-mee-nuh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

525

Peak Year

#20 in 1896

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Feminine form of Wilhelm, from Germanic elements meaning "resolute protector."

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Wilma Mina Willie

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Wilhelmine of Prussia
Margravine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, sister of Frederick the Great

Nicknames

Wilma Mina Willie

Spelling Variations

Wilhelmina Wilma Guilhermina

Similar Names

Frederica Henrietta Augusta Caroline

Personality Traits

strongdeterminedloyalprotectiveintelligent

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