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Wilhelm (name)

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Wilhelm
Pronunciation/ˈwɪlhɛlm, ˈvɪl-/;[1] German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm]
GenderMasculine
Language(s)Germanic languages
Origin
Word/namewille + helm (protection)
MeaningVehement protector
Region of originGermany
Other names
Related namesWilliam, Guillaume, Willem, Vilhelm, Villem, Vilhelms, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Guillem, Guillermo

Wilhelm is a German given name, and a cognate of the English name William. The feminine form is Wilhelmine.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Definition of 'Wilhelm'". Collins English Dictionary.
  2. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford paperback reference. Oxford University Press. p. 477. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1. OCLC 67869278. Retrieved 15 January 2021.