Meaning: Will and protection, through William
The story
Willem is the Dutch form of William. Its older Germanic elements concern will and a helmet or protection, and its Dutch history includes William of Orange.
Nicknames
- Wim
- Pim
- Wil
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Willem comes from Dutch.
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