Wilhelm

Wilhelm Meaning & Origin

About Wilhelm
The name Wilhelm is of German origin and is derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection." It carries the meaning of "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian." Wilhelm is a traditional and popular name in German-speaking countries, often associated with strength, determination, and a sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wilhelm are male.

Wilhelm Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALLM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W04045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L HH EH2 L M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪˌlhɛlm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALLM', 'FLLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W445

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilhelm in Braille

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

The name Wilhelm in braille

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

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

The name Wilhelm in sign language

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