Wiliam

Wiliam Meaning & Origin

About Wiliam
The name "William" is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "wil" meaning "desire" or "will" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the name "William" can be interpreted to mean "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian." It is a name that conveys strength, determination, and a sense of responsibility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wiliam are male.

Wiliam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L Y AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wiliam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', 'FLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiliam in Braille

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

The name Wiliam in braille

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

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

The name Wiliam in sign language

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