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William Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "william" is "resolute protection", and is used often for "boys".

Name
william
Meaning
resolute protection
Pronunciation
wil-yəm
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

William Name Details

William is derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which consists of the elements 'wil', meaning 'will, desire', and 'helm', meaning 'helmet, protection'. It has been a popular name throughout history and is known for being the name of several notable figures, including numerous kings and rulers.

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