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Name Origin

Wilhelm is a German masculine given name meaning 'resolute protector' or 'helmet of will'. It is composed of the elements 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).

germanmasculinewarriorprotectorstrengthdetermination

Famous People

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (1845-1923)

Physicist

  • Discovery of X-rays
  • First recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics (1901)

Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920)

Psychologist

  • Considered the founder of experimental psychology
  • Established the first formal laboratory for psychological research

Wilhelm Steinitz (1836-1900)

Chess player

  • First official World Chess Champion (1886)

Wilhelm Furtwängler (1886-1954)

Conductor

  • Renowned for his interpretations of works by Beethoven and Bruckner

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Brunhilde

Both Wilhelm and Brunhilde are of Germanic origin, invoking a strong sense of history and mythology.

Greta

Greta shares a similar classic and elegant style with Wilhelm, while maintaining a feminine balance.

Friedrich

Both names have royal connotations and are popular throughout German-speaking countries, suggesting a lineage of strength and tradition.