Willa

Willa Meaning & Origin

About Willa
The name Willa is of Germanic origin and is derived from the name Wilhelmina, which means "resolute protector" or "willful guardian." It is a feminine name that conveys strength, determination, and a sense of protection. Willa is often associated with independent and confident individuals who are capable of taking charge and standing up for what they believe in.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Willa are female.

Willa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Willa in Braille

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

The name Willa in braille

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

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

The name Willa in sign language

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