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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Most individuals with the name Wiliam are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Wiliam in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.