Wm

Wm Meaning & Origin

About Wm
The name "Wm" is an abbreviation for William, a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will, desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet, protection." As a popular name throughout history, William carries connotations of strength, determination, and protection. The abbreviation "Wm" is often used as a shortened form of the name in written or printed materials.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wm are male.

Wm Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
WN
🔊 Soundex
W500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L Y AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪljəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wm in Braille

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

The name Wm in braille

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

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

The name Wm in sign language

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