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Wilhelmus represents a Dutch variant of Wilhelm. The name is associated with the meanings "the determined protector" and "the strong-willed defender".
What does the name Wilhelmus mean?
Wilhelmus is a Dutch form of Wilhelm. The meanings are "the determined protector" as well as "the strong-willed defender". The name has its origins in Old High German and is composed of the elements willio, meaning "the will" or "determination", and helm, which stands for "the helmet", "the covering", "the protection" or "the shield". Wilhelmus is also officially used in the Netherlands, but appears rarely in daily life. The feminine variant of the name is Wilhelma.
Where does the name Wilhelmus come from?
The first name Wilhelmus has its roots in Old High German and means "the determined protector" or "the strong-willed defender".
How do you pronounce Wilhelmus?
Wilhelmus is pronounced like 'Wil-hel-mus'.
When is the name day of Wilhelmus?
The name days for Wilhelmus fall on January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, April 6, April 20, May 28, June 8, June 25, June 27, June 30, September 6, and November 13.
Popularity
In Germany, Wilhelmus is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,479th. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, leading to a position of 8,008 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.
Famous people
- Anthonie Wilhelmus Verhoef (painter from the Netherlands)
- Cornelis Wilhelmus Kools (American football player)
- Johannes Wilhelmus Maria Liesen (Dutch bishop)
- Petrus Wilhelmus Arntz (Dutch footballer)
- Wilhelmus Antonius van de Kerkhof (Dutch footballer)
- Wilhelmus Beurs (painter from the Netherlands)
- Wilhelmus Bryan (American film producer)
- Wilhelmus Gorter (Dutch football player)
- Wilhelmus Luxemburg (Dutch mathematician)
- Wilhelmus Nuyens (Dutch historian)
- Wilhelmus Rijsbergen (Dutch football player)
- Wilhelmus Schortinghuis (theologian from the Netherlands)
Frequently asked questions about the name Wilhelmus
What is the origin of the name Wilhelmus?
Wilhelmus has its roots in Old High German and is a Dutch form of the name Wilhelm.
What does the name Wilhelmus mean?
The name means 'the determined protector' or 'the strong-willed defender', derived from the Old High German components for will and helm.
Are there any suitable nicknames for Wilhelmus?
No common nicknames for Wilhelmus are known; the name is usually used in its full form.
How is the name Wilhelmus pronounced?
Wilhelmus is pronounced approximately like 'Vil-hel-mus', with the 'W' in Dutch often sounding like a 'V'.