Gwilym

Gwilym Meaning & Origin

About Gwilym
The name Gwilym is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Old Welsh name Gwilym or Gwylim, which itself is a variant of the name William. It is composed of the elements "gwil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "helm" meaning "protection" or "helmet." Therefore, the name Gwilym can be interpreted to mean "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian." It is a traditional and popular name in Wales, often associated with individuals who possess determination, strength, and a sense of responsibility.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gwilym are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G W IH1 L IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/gwilym*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gwilym in Braille

Here's how to represent Gwilym in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gwilym in braille

How to Spell the Name Gwilym in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gwilym using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gwilym in sign language

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