Wilhelm (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɪlhɛlm, ˈvɪl-/; German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm] |
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| Gender | Masculine |
| Language(s) | Germanic languages |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | wille + helm (protection) |
| Meaning | Vehement protector |
| Region of origin | Germany |
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| Related names | William, Guillaume, Willem, Vilhelm, Vilho, Villem, Vilhelms, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Guillem, Guillermo |
Wilhelm is a German given name, and a cognate of the English name William. The feminine form is Wilhelmine.