William

William Meaning & Origin

About William
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 William are male.

William Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name William in Braille

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

The name William in braille

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

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

The name William in sign language

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