Wilhemina
wil-hel-MEE-nah
Wilhemina is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “The feminine form of Wilhelm, a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet, will'.”. It currently ranks #17493 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1960.
What Wilhemina Means
“The feminine form of Wilhelm, a Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet, will'.”
The Story of Wilhemina
This name is a shield, a promise of resolute protection, forged in Germanic tradition and waiting for your daughter.
Wilhemina is the feminine form of Wilhelm, a powerful Germanic name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'will and helmet.' It originates from the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). Carried through centuries of European nobility, it became a symbol of strong leadership and steadfast guardianship, notably borne by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
When you consider Wilhemina, you feel a profound sense of strength and steadfastness. It’s a name that conjures the image of a guardian, a protector of her own destiny. Writing Wilhemina on a birth announcement feels like inscribing a vow of unwavering support, acknowledging the inner fortitude you already sense in your daughter.
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Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
Queen of the Netherlands for over 50 years
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#35 in 1960
Total Births
951
First Recorded
1886
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