Wilhelminia
wil-hel-MIN-ee-ah
Wilhelminia is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Feminine form of Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1917.
What Wilhelminia Means
“Feminine form of Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'.”
The Story of Wilhelminia
Imagine a name that sounds like a queen, evoking strength and a protective spirit from the heart of Europe.
This name is the feminine form of Wilhelm, a classic Germanic name. It combines 'wil' meaning will or desire, and 'helm' meaning helmet or protection, thus signifying a 'resolute protector.' It gained prominence in European royalty, notably in the Netherlands.
You feel an innate power stirring, a fierce protectiveness for your daughter. Wilhelminia is a name for a child you see as intelligent and determined, a graceful guardian of her own path and those she holds dear.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands (1890-1948)
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Peak Year
#7 in 1917
Total Births
22
First Recorded
1917
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