Wilhelmina

At a Glance: Name: Wilhelmina – 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

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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

Phonetic: wil-hel-MEE-nah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Wilhelmina mean?

Will/desire joined with helmet, i.e. resolute protector. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wilhelmina)

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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