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Wilhelmina

“Resolute protector”

wil-hel-MEE-nuh Germanic, Dutch origin 10 letters 4 syllables
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Wilhelmina

Resolute protector

Germanic, Dutch

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Origin

Syllables

4

About this name

Wilhelmina is the feminine form of Wilhelm, from wil, will or desire, and helm, protection. Queen Wilhelmina reigned over the Netherlands for fifty years, the longest of any Dutch monarch.

It means "Resolute protector." Wilhelmina has Germanic and Dutch origins. Wilhelmina has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nuh. It has 4 syllables and 10 letters.

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What does the name Wilhelmina mean?

The name Wilhelmina means "Resolute protector."

What origin is the name Wilhelmina?

Wilhelmina has Germanic and Dutch origins.

Is Wilhelmina a boy or girl name?

Wilhelmina is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Wilhelmina?

Wilhelmina is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nuh.

Is Wilhelmina popular?

Wilhelmina has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.

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