Meaning: Feminine form of Wilhelm
The story
Wilhelmina is a Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm. Its old name family combines will with helmet or protection, rather than literally promising a resolute personality.
Nicknames
- Mina
- Willa
- Billie
- Wilma
Spellings & variants
- Wilhelmine
- Willemijn
- Vilhelmina
- Guillermina
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Wilhelmina comes from German and Dutch.
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Strength in battle
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Battle
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Uncertain; Germanic elements involving a path or journey
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Peaceful ruler, through Frederick
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Unceasing; vigorous; brave
Margriet
Pearl through Margaret; also daisy in Dutch
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