Wlliam

Wlliam Meaning & Origin

About Wlliam
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 Wlliam are male.

Wlliam Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L Y AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wlliam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wlliam in Braille

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

The name Wlliam in braille

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

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

The name Wlliam in sign language

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