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Willemina

wil-ə-MEE-nə

Willemina is a girl’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “Willemina is the feminine form of Willem (William), derived from Germanic elements *wil* 'will, desire' and *helm* 'helmet, protection'. Meaning 'resolute protector'.”. It currently ranks #17494 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginGermanic

What Willemina Means

Willemina is the feminine form of Willem (William), derived from Germanic elements *wil* 'will, desire' and *helm* 'helmet, protection'. Meaning 'resolute protector'.

The Story of Willemina

Embrace a name synonymous with a queen's enduring reign, a symbol of resolute protection across generations.

Willemina is the feminine form of Willem, stemming from Germanic elements *wil* meaning 'will, desire,' and *helm* meaning 'helmet, protection.' This name signifies a 'resolute protector' and was famously borne by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who reigned for over 50 years.

This name calls to mind a daughter of immense strength and resilience. You see her as a natural leader, someone who will protect her values and those she loves with unwavering determination.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands

    Queen of the Netherlands for over 50 years

Personality Traits

StrongResilientProtectiveDetermined

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#9 in 2015

Total Births

59

First Recorded

1920

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