Willem

Willem Meaning & Origin

About Willem
The name "Willem" is of Dutch and German origin and is a variant of the name "William." It is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection." As a result, the name "Willem" carries the meaning of a strong-willed and determined protector.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Willem are male.

Willem Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Willem in Braille

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

The name Willem in braille

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

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

The name Willem in sign language

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