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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Will/desire joined with helmet, i.e. resolute protector
- Origin
- Germanic (Dutch/German feminine form of Wilhelm)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- wil-hel-MEE-nah
Wilhelmina is the Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm, combining roots for "will" or "desire" with "helmet" — together read as resolute protector. It's pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nah, with the accent falling on that middle syllable. For a parent who wants a name with a clear, sturdy meaning behind it, that combination is worth knowing.
Meaning & Origin of Wilhelmina
Meaning: Will/desire joined with helmet, i.e. resolute protector.
Origin: Germanic (Dutch/German feminine form of Wilhelm).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Wilhelmina
wil-hel-MEE-nahIPA /ˌwɪlhɛlˈmiːnə/
Popularity of Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina hit its high point in 1884, ranking #215 with 77 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1817, with 111 girls named Wilhelmina.
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FAQ
What does the name Wilhelmina mean?
Will/desire joined with helmet, i.e. resolute protector. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Wilhelmina?
Wilhelmina is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nah (IPA: /ˌwɪlhɛlˈmiːnə/).
Is Wilhelmina a popular name right now?
Wilhelmina peaked at #215 in 1884 and is ranked #1817 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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