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William

Origin
William the Conqueror The name William became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror.
Pronunciation	^[1]
Gender	Male
Word/name	Germanic languages
Meaning	«Vehement protector»
Region of origin	Northern Europe
Other names
Nickname(s)	Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill and Billy
Related names	Wilhelm, Guillaume, Willian, Guillermo, Guglielmo, Guilherme, Gwilym
Popularity	see popular names

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William is a male given name of Germanic origin.^[2] It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,^[3] and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated «Wm.» Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play Douglas). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina.

Etymology[edit]

William is related to the German given name Wilhelm. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmaz, with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name Vilhjalmr and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin Willelmus. The Proto-Germanic name is a compound of *wiljô «will, wish, desire» and *helmaz «helm, helmet».^[2]

By regular sound change, Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmaz should have also descended into English as *Wilhelm, but this latter form is unattested in written English of any period; the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle refers to William the Conqueror as Willelm, a back-formation from the Medieval Latin variant.^[4] The form William is a back-borrowing from Old Norman Williame, a specifically northern Norman reflex of Medieval Latin Willelmus (compare the Central French cognate Guillaume). The development of the name’s northern Norman form can be traced in the different versions of the name appearing in Wace’s Roman de Rou.^[5]

The first well-known bearer of the name was Charlemagne’s cousin William of Gellone (755–812). This William is immortalized in the Chanson de Guillaume, and the esteem in which he was held may account for the name’s subsequent popularity among European nobility.

English history[edit]

The English «William» is taken from the Anglo-Norman language and was transmitted to England after the Norman conquest in the 11th century, and soon became the most popular name in England^{[citation needed]}, along with other Norman names such as Robert (the English cognate was Hrēodbeorht, which by regular sound changes would have developed into something along the lines of «Reedbart»^[6]^[7])^{[better source needed]}, Richard, Roger (the English cognate was Hroðgar^[8]), Henry (all of Germanic origin and may have been transmitted through the Normans’ use of Old French).

The name Wilkin/Wilkins is also of medieval origin, taken from the shortened version of William (Will) with the suffix «kin» added.^[9]^{[better source needed]}

Variants[edit]

Wilem, Awilemam (Koromfe)
Weelum (Scots)
Willum (Scots)
Viliamu (Samoan)
Viliami (Tongan)
Whiriyamu (Karanga)
Whiliyamu (Ndebele)
Wilhelm (German, Polish, Swedish)
Willem, Wilhelmus (Dutch, Frisian, Low German)
Willem, Wilhelm (Afrikaans)
Wiremu (Maori)
Willelm (Old English)
Williama (Hawaiian)
Wellëm (Luxembourgish)
Walaam (Persian)
Wiliyom, Wiliyem (Bengali)
Vĩnh Liêm, Vĩnh Lâm (Vietnamese)
Billem (Toba Batak)
Cuglierme (Neapolitan)
Golem, Gulielm, Ylli, Ylmer (Albanian)
Gilen, Guilen (Basque)
Gulielmus, Vilhelmus, Willelmus, Gullelmus, Gullielmus, Villelmus (Latin)
Guglielmo (Italian)
Guillaume (French)
Guildhelm (Old Dutch)
Guilhem (Occitan)
Guillem, Guim (Catalan)
Guillén (Aragonese)
Guillermo (Spanish)
Guilherme (Portuguese)
Guillerme (Galician)
Gwilym (Welsh)
Gwilherm (Breton)
Gugghiermu (Sicilian)
Gllâome (Modern Norman)
Uilliam (Irish)
Liam (Irish)
Illiam (Manx Gaelic)
Uilleam (Scottish Gaelic)
وِلْيَم – William (Arabic)
Уилиам – Uiliam (Bulgarian)
װֶעלװֶעל – /ˈvelvel/ (Yiddish)
Villem, Villu (Estonian)
Вильгельм, Уильям – Vil’gel’m, Uil’yam (Russian)
Вільгельм, Вільям – Vil’hel’m, Vil’yam (Ukrainian)
Уільям, Вільям – Uiĺjam, Viĺjam (Belarusian)
Villem – Estonian
Vilhelm (Danish, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish)
Vilhelmo (Esperanto)
Vilhelms (Latvian)
Viliam (Slovak)
Viljem (Slovene)
ויליאם – /ˈviljam/ (older propronunciation), /ˈwiljam/ (contemporary) (Hebrew)
Vilim (Croatian)
Вилим (Serbian)
Vilém (Czech)
Vilmos (Hungarian)
Viljams, Vilhelms, Vilis (Latvian)
Vilius, Viliumas, Vilhelmas (Lithuanian)
Viljami, Ville, Vilho, Viljo (Finnish)
Vilhjálmur (Icelandic)
Vilhjálmur, Viljormur (Faroese)^[10]
Vilhjalmr (Old Norse)
Vilko (Croatian)
Vilyam, Vilyım (Turkish)
Vėljams (Samogitian)
Γουλιέλμος (Wouliélmos) (Greek)
ܘܠܝܡ (Wil-yam) (Assyrian)
Գուլիելմոս (Goulielmós) (Armenian)^[11]

People named William[edit]

References[edit]

^ «william – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at». Oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
^ ^a ^b Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1, p. 276.
^ All Things William, «Meaning & Origin of the Name»
^ Peter S. Baker. «William the Conqueror». oldenglishaerobics.net.
^ René Lepelley, Guillaume le duc, Guillaume le rois: extraits du Roman de Rou de Wace, Centre de Publications de l’Université de Caen, 1987, pp. 16–17.
^ this coming from a Middle English pronunciation of IPA: /rɛːdbɛ:r(x)t/→/rɛːdbɛɾt/→/ɾɛːdbaɾt/→/re:dbäɾt/, and finally, via the great vowel shift,
^ «Edgar’s Name Pages, Robert». Edgar’s Name Pages. Archived from the original on 2004-06-28.
^ Mike Campbell. «Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Roger». Behind the Name.
^ An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857; pg. 266.
^ List of Faroese male names
^ M. Petrossian (ed.). New Dictionary Armenian-English. Librairie de Beyrouth.

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Information About The Name William

Gender of the name William: Boy

Color of the name William: Blue&Pink

Origin of the name William: German

Prononciation Of William

Here is how to pronounce the name William:

Definition of William: determined protector

Meaning of William:
From the Germanic name Willahelm, which was composed of the elements wil “will, desire” and helm “helmet, protection”. Saint William of Gellone was an 8th-century cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England. It was later borne by three other English kings, as well as rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands and Prussia.Other famous bearers include William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero, and William Tell, a legendary 14th-century Swiss hero. In the literary world it was borne by dramatist William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet William Blake (1757-1827), poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850), dramatist William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), author William Faulkner (1897-1962), and author William S. Burroughs (1914-1997).

Statistics Of The Name William

How many people in the U.S have the name William: 3,654,920

Rank of the name William in the U.S.: 6th

How many letters are in the name William? 7

Below you can find the rankings of William in different countries.

Country	Ranking
United States	5
England/Wales	9
Canada (BC)	20
Australia (NSW)	1
Belgium	67
Denmark	1
France	90
Ireland	51
Netherlands	315
New Zealand	4
Northern Ireland	42
Norway	1
Scotland	39
Sweden	2

The Picture Of The Name William

Consider your name William as a picture. How would it look like? This will be funny! Using the meaning of William, we prepared this picture. Do not bother the gender. =)

Numerology Of The Name William

In the table below, you can find the letters that the name William contains and its alphabet numbers. After you sum up these numbers, it is your name numerology number.

W	İ	L	L	İ	A	M	Sum
23	9	12	12	9	1	13	79

Destination Number Of The Name William

To calculate the destiny number of the name William, please look at the table below. There is a number for each letters of the name William. Add up these numbers and that’s your destiny number.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
A	B	C	D	E	F	G-Ğ	H	I
J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R
S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z

w (5) + i (9) + l (3) + l (3) + i (9) + a (1) + m (4) = => 3+4 = 7

Destiny Number: 7. Here is your name analysis according to your destiny number.

William Destiny Analysis

You are popular, cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although you sometimes talk too much. You are wise, talented, good with your hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. You are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except your daily work. You like entertainment and large crowds. You are very independent and rarely listen to advice. You are very appealing people.

Analysis Of The Name William

Here is the analysis of the name William.

Letter	Analysis
W	You are a very patient person. And you give plenty of second chances but like everyone you have your limits too.
İ	You are the most emotional person. Your heart can be easly broken and you are very sensitive.
L	You have the most talented personality. You can be talented in so many different areas like art, sports and education.
L	You have the most talented personality. You can be talented in so many different areas like art, sports and education.
İ	You are the most emotional person. Your heart can be easly broken and you are very sensitive.
A	Your sense of analyzing life is stronger. You are known as a reasonable person.
M	You are smart and succesfull. You are interested in trade business and be successful too.

William Character Analysis of Meaning

Here is the characteristics of William in details.

You stick stubbornly to your ideas or decisions, in spite of any appeals or advice; you are not willing to accept a compromise.
There is originality and depth of thought contained in this name, particularly along practical and mathematical lines.
You can express your deeper thoughts and feelings best through writing.
This name can adversely affect the health of your respiratory organs, the heart and lungs.
Although you realize perfectly well what is expected of you, you are unable to find the right words, and hence you end up saying something inappropriate in a candid way.
Also, you are prone to suffer from weaknesses centering in the head.
When you are required to express yourself in personal matters requiring finesse and diplomacy, you feel awkward and embarrassed.
The name of William gives you a very individual, reserved, serious nature.
You prefer to be alone with your own thoughts, rather than in the company of others.
You are steadfast and loyal, and do not allow gossip or anything belittling to be said against those whom you accept in friendship.
Your friendships and personal associations are rather restricted, being limited to those of a similar nature who can understand and accept your rather straightforward yet reserved manner.
This name restricts spontaneity in association and the fluency of your verbal expression.
You find satisfaction in being outdoors or in getting out into nature, or in dealing with the products of the earth.

Can I Name My Baby William?

Yes you can name your baby William!

List Of Celebrities With First Name William

We looked for the celebrities whose first name is William and the definitions which contains the name William or similar to it. You can find the results below.

William Shakespeare: William Shakespeare (; 26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) was an English :poet, :playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.
William the Conqueror: William I (Old Norman: Williame I; c. 1028 – 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. The descendant of Viking raiders, he had been Duke of Normandy since 1035 under the style William II.
William III of England: William III (; 4 November 1650 – 8 March 1702) was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth.
William Howard Taft: William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the United States (1909–1913) and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States (1921–1930).
William Ewart Gladstone: William Ewart Gladstone (; 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898), was a British Liberal politician. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times (1868–74, 1880–85, February–July 1886 and 1892–94), more than any other person, and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times.
Williams Grand Prix Engineering: Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited (), trading as Williams Martini Racing, is a British Formula One motor racing team and constructor.
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company is a religious publishing house based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1911 by William B.
William McKinley: William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination in September 1901, six months into his second term.
Williamsburg, Virginia: Williamsburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,068.

William in Arabic Writing

If you want to see your name in Arabic calligraphy below you can find William in Arabic letters.

ويليام

William in Chinese Characters

If you want to see your name in Chinese below you can find William in Chinese letters.

威李娅姆

William in Egyptian Hieroglyphics

Here you can see the name William in Hieroglyphics (ancient Egyptian)

How To Say William in American Sign Language

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Overview

William ranks sixth in the top 10 baby boy names of 2021 in the US, according to the SSA (Social Security Administration). You might ask, “What’s the William name meaning, and why is it popular?” (1)

“William” is a warrior name that means “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior.”

This name has a German origin but is popular in the US and worldwide. It’s even used as a place name for a luxury hotel, The William Vale, in New York.

You might also be curious whether William is a biblical name (like Daniel and James), if it’s a powerful name, and what matching names to choose for your baby.

Continue reading to learn more.

William Name Meaning: More Information

Name Origin Of William

This classic boy name comes from the German name “Wilhelm,” composed of the Germanic elements:

“wil,” which means “will” or “desire”
“helm,” which “helmet” or “protection”

Pronunciation

“WIL-lee-yahm”

What’s the Gender Of A William?

It’s primarily used as a boy name with variations as a girl name (e.g., “Wilhelmina”) or a gender-neutral name (such as “Billie” or “Willie”).

Is William A Strong & Powerful Name?

Yes. William is a powerful name. It’s associated with many famous people, including rulers, conquerors, and brilliant minds (e.g., writers, poets, etc.).

For example, it’s the name of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, France. During the period known as the Norman Conquest, he sailed across the channel and became the first Norman king of England. (2)

There have been five kings of England named William. The the British royal family’s current heir, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, might also use his given name as his regnal name* when he inherits the throne.

*Formal name of a monarch or pope during their reign (different or the same as their given name)

US Stats: Is The Name William Popular?

Yes. William currently ranks sixth in the US top 10 most popular baby names (boys) in 2021. (1)

William also appears to be popular in other countries. For example, while it isn’t a Norwegian name, it ranks as the #10 most popular name for boys in Norway (also in 2021). (3)

“Liam,” an Irish boy name and a variant of “William,” ranked #1 most popular boy name in the US for the same year.

William Popularity Trend Over The Years

Since the year 2000, this classic name has remained in the top 10 baby names in the US (sometimes in #11 but never lower), according to the SSA. (4)

(source: ssa.gov)

William also ranks sixth in the most popular boy names of the century, based on SSA data from 1922 to 2021. (5)

William Popularity In US States

Name trends vary, yet William remains a favorite across the US.

For example, based on SSA data for 2021, “William” is #1 in the following states: (6)

Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee

“Liam” is in the top 5 for all the states, while “William” is also found in many of these places. (6)

FAQs About William Name Meaning

What’s The Biblical Meaning Of William?

It isn’t a biblical boy name and doesn’t have a biblical meaning.

How Many Williams Are In The Bible?

None. This German boy name isn’t mentioned in the Bible.

What Does William Mean In Hebrew?

“Velvel” is believed to be the closest name to “William” in Hebrew or Yiddish (West Germanic language used by the Jewish people).

However, “Velvel” means “wolf,” not “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior.”

What’s The Personality Of A William?

Because the name is linked to many kings of England and other powerful rulers, a William might be viewed as a strong, smart, and confident person.

Is William A Cool & Hip Name For My Baby?

William is a vintage, old-fashioned boy name that remains a cool choice for babies. Still, many parents also choose “Liam” or other modern-sounding variants like “Billy.”

Is William A Royal First Or Last Name?

Rules vary in different monarchies, but for the British Royal family, “William” is a royal first name because the royals don’t usually use last names (surnames). But when they do, the last name is usually their royal house (e.g., Prince William’s real last name is “Mountbatten-Windsor”), not a regular last name.

Boy Name Variations

Guglielmo (Italian name)
Guillaume (French name)
Guilherme (Portuguese)
Guillermo (Spanish)
Gwilym (Welsh)
Liam (Irish name)
Uilyam (Russian name)
Velvel (Hebrew and Yiddish)
Vilek (Czech)
Viliam (Norwegian name)
Viliamu (Samoan, a Polynesian language)
Viljo (Finnish)
Vilko (Czech)
Villiam (Nordic and Scandinavian)
Vilyam (Turkish)
Wallam (Persian)
Welfel (Yiddish)
Whilliam (Swedish, language in Sweden)
Wilhelm (German, Swedish, and Polish name)
Wilhelmus (Low German)
Wiljam (Finnish and Norwegian)
Willem (Dutch, language in the Netherlands)
Willian (English)
Willum (Scottish)

Girl Name Variations

Willa (English and German girl name)
Willamette (French girl name)
Wilma (Scottish, Swedish, and German)
Wilhelmina (Dutch, German, and Yiddish)

Unisex Name Variations

Billie
Willie

What Are The Nicknames & Short Names For William?

Bill
Billy
Gill
Guille
Liam
Will
Willie
Willy
Wim

Names You Can Pair With William

Middle Names For Boys

Anthony
Henry
Nicholas
Oliver
Rafael

Suggested Sibling Or Twin Names

Abigail
Alexander
Andrew
Beatrice
Benjamin
Catherine
Charlotte
Edward
Elizabeth
Hannah
Isabella
Joseph
Matthew
Michael
Olivia
Richard
Samantha
Sophia

Rhyming Or Similar Names

Statham
Wickam
Wolfram
Wyndham

Other Names For Boys That Start with W

Wendel
Wesley
Whistler
Wilfred
Winston
Wyatt

Famous People & Celebrities Named William & Related Names

Famous Williams

Prince William – Duke of Cambridge and England’s crown prince
William Faulkner – American fiction writer
William Shakespeare – English playwright
William Shatner – “Star Trek” actor
William the Conqueror – First Norman monarch of England
William Wordsworth – English poet

Famous Will & Will-Related Names

Will Arnett – Canadian-American actor
Will Smith – Rapper, actor, and movie star

Famous Bill, Billy, & Other Bill-Related Names

Bill Gates III – Microsoft co-founder
Bill Murray – American comedian
Bill Nye – American TV presenter known as “The Science Guy”
Billie Eilish – American singer-songwriter
Billie Joe Armstrong – American musician
Billy Joel – American singer and pianist
Billy Idol – English musician and actor
President Bill Clinton – Former US president

Williams In Pop Culture Other & Fantasy Characters

William “Will” Byers – Main character in “Stranger Things”
Will Turner – Character in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series
William Thatcher – Protagonist in “A Knight’s Tale”

William In Songs

“Ballad of William Worthy”
“Billy, Don’t Be A Hero”
“William, It Was Really Nothing”

Name Lists With “William” On Motherhood Community

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Boy names that start with W
Middle names for boys
Nature names
Powerful boy names
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References

(1) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html

(2) https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-I-king-of-England

(3) https://www.ssb.no/en/befolkning/navn/statistikk/navn

(4) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html

(5) https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/century.html

(6) https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/state/top5_2021.html

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English William, from Anglo-Norman Willame, from Old High German Willahelm, from Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmaz, from *wiljô (“will”) + *helmaz (“helmet”). Cognate with German Wilhelm and Latin Gulielmus.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈwɪl.jəm/, /ˈwɪl.i.əm/
Rhymes: -ɪliəm

Proper noun[edit]

William (plural Williams)

A male given name from the Germanic languages popular since the Norman Conquest.
- 1605 William Camden, Remains Concerning Britain, John Russell Smith, 1870, page 98:
  
  This name hath been most common in England since King William the Conquerour, insomuch that upon a festival day in the Court of King Henry the Second, when Sir William Saint-John, and Sir William Fitz-Hamon, especial Officers, had commanded that none but of the name of William should dine in the great Chamber with them, they were accompanied with a hundred and twenty Williams.
- 2004, Christopher Wood, California, Here I Am, TwentyFirst Century Publishers Ltd, →ISBN, pages 29-30:
  
  By the same token I should probably have called myself ‘Bill’. With a name like William you have choices. Very handy for us chameleons. ‘William’ is stern and dignified. A little austere and unapproachable. He conquers things. It is what my mother calls me when she is angry with me.
A surname.

Derived terms[edit]

Fort William
guillemot
King William
King William County
Prince William County
Williamite
Williams
Williamson

[edit]

Bill
Billie
Billy
Liam
Will
Willie
Wills
Willy

Billie
Minnie
Wilhelmina
Williamina
Willie Mae
Wilma

Fitzwilliam
Gilham
Gill
Gillam
Gillatt
Gillet
Gillett
Gillham
Gilliam
Gilliatt
Gillott
Gillum
Wilcock
Wilcox
Wilk
Wilke
Wilken
Wilkens
Wilkerson
Wilkes
Wilkie
Wilkin
Wilkins
Wilkinson
Wilks
Will
Willems
Willes
Willet
Willets
Willett
Willetts
Williams
Williamson
Williment
Willimott
Willis
Willison
Willment
Willmett
Willmot
Willmott
Willott
Wills
Willson
Wilmot
Wilmott
Wilson
Wyatt

Descendants[edit]

→ Irish: Uilliam
→ English: Pulliam (through Welsh ap + William)
→ Finnish: Viljami, Wiljami

Translations[edit]

male given name

Albanian: Gulielm m,, Golem m, Gjyiam m
Arabic: وِيلْيَام‎ m (wilyām), وِلْيَم‎ m (wilyam)
Aragonese: Guillén
Armenian: Գուլիելմոս (Gulielmos), Վիլհելմ (Vilhelm) (historical persons), Ուիլյամ (Uilyam)
Azerbaijani: Uilyam
Bengali: উইলিয়াম (uiliẏam)
Breton: Gwilherm
Bulgarian: Уилям (Uiljam)
Catalan: Guillem (ca) m
Cherokee: ᏫᎵᏯᎻ (wiliyami)
Chinese:

Cantonese: 威廉 (Wai¹lim⁴)

Mandarin: 威廉 (zh) (Wēilián)
Cornish: Wella
Corsican: Guglielmu m
Czech: Vilém (cs) m
Danish: Vilhelm
Dutch: Willem (nl), Wim (nl)
Esperanto: Vilhelmo
Estonian: Villem
Faroese: Vilhjálmur, Viljormur
Finnish: Vilho (fi), Ville (fi), Vilhelm (fi) (of historical persons)
French: Guillaume (fr), William (fr)
Galician: Guillerme (gl)
German: Wilhelm (de) m
Greek: Γουλιέλμος (el) (Gouliélmos), Ουίλλιαμ (Ouílliam)
Hawaiian: Wiliama, Uilama
Hebrew: וילהלם‎, וויליאם‎
Hungarian: Vilmos (hu)
Icelandic: Vilhjálmur (is)
Irish: Uilliam, Liam
Italian: Guglielmo (it) m
Japanese: ウィリアム (Wiriamu), ウィレム (Uiremu) (Dutch form), ギヨーム (Giyōmu) (French form)
Korean: 윌리엄 (Willieom)
Latin: Gulielmus (la) m, Guilelmus, Guilielmus (Guilhelmus); Wilhelmus m
Latvian: Viljams, Vilhelms
Lithuanian: Vilhelmas (lt)
Low German: Willem, Wilm
Luxembourgish: Wëllem
Macedonian: Ви́лијам (Vílijam)
Maori: Wiremu
Norman: Dgillaume m, Villaume, Villame
Norwegian: Vilhelm
Occitan: Guilhèm (oc)
Old English: Willelm
Old Norse: Vilhjálmr
Persian: ویلیام‎ (fa) (viliyâm)
Polish: Wilhelm (pl)
Portuguese: Guilherme (pt)
Romanian: Vilhelm
Russian: Вильге́льм (ru) m (Vilʹgélʹm), Уи́льям (ru) m (Uílʹjam), Уилья́м (ru) m (Uilʹjám), Ви́льям (ru) m (Vílʹjam), Вилья́м (ru) m (Vilʹjám)
Samoan: Viliamu
Scots: Weelum, Willum
Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam
Serbo-Croatian:

Cyrillic: Вилим

Roman: Vilim
Sicilian: Gugghiermu m, Vilermu m
Slovak: Viliam
Slovene: Viljem
Spanish: Guillermo (es)
Swedish: Vilhelm (sv)
Tamil: வில்லியம் (villiyam)
Tongan: Viliami
Ukrainian: Вільгельм (Vilʹhelʹm)
Walloon: Wiyåme (wa)
Welsh: Gwilym, Gwillim
Yiddish: וויליאַם‎ (vilyam)

Cebuano[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From English William, from Anglo-Norman Willame, from Old High German Willahelm, from willo (“will”) + helm (“helmet”).

Proper noun[edit]

William

a male given name from the Germanic languages

Quotations[edit]

For quotations using this term, see Citations:William.

Derived terms[edit]

Yamyam

Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English William.

Proper noun[edit]

William

a male given name

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English William, though ultimately of Anglo-Norman origin. Doublet of Guillaume.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /wi.ljam/

Proper noun[edit]

William m

a male given name

Hungarian[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): [ˈvilijɛm]
Hyphenation: Wil‧li‧am

Proper noun[edit]

William

William

Declension[edit]

Inflection (stem in -e-, front unrounded harmony)
	singular	plural
nominative	William	Williamek
accusative	Williamet	Williameket
dative	Williamnek	Williameknek
instrumental	Williammel	Williamekkel
causal-final	Williamért	Williamekért
translative	Williammé	Williamekké
terminative	Williamig	Williamekig
essive-formal	Williamként	Williamekként
essive-modal	—	—
inessive	Williamben	Williamekben
superessive	Williamen	Williameken
adessive	Williamnél	Williameknél
illative	Williambe	Williamekbe
sublative	Williamre	Williamekre
allative	Williamhez	Williamekhez
elative	Williamből	Williamekből
delative	Williamről	Williamekről
ablative	Williamtől	Williamektől
non-attributive possessive — singular	Williamé	Williameké
non-attributive possessive — plural	Williaméi	Williamekéi

Possessive forms of William
possessor	single possession	multiple possessions
1st person sing.	Williamem	Williamjeim
2nd person sing.	Williamed	Williamjeid
3rd person sing.	Williamje	Williamjei
1st person plural	Williamünk	Williamjeink
2nd person plural	Williametek	Williamjeitek
3rd person plural	Williamjük	Williamjeik

Middle English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Anglo-Norman Willame.

Proper noun[edit]

William

a male given name, equivalent to English William
- 1477, William Caxton, “Et sic est finis”, in The Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres, Westminster, London: William Caxton, folio 74, recto:
  
  Here endeth the book named the dictes or sayengis of the philosophres enprynted. by me william Caxton at westmestre the yere of our lord .M.CCCC.Lxx vij.
  
  Here ends the book named «The Dictations or Sayings of the Philosophers» printed by me, William Caxton, at Westminster, the year of our Lord 1477.

Descendants[edit]

English: William
Yola: Wyllhaume, Willyaam, Wilyame

Norwegian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English William.

Proper noun[edit]

William

a male given name

Portuguese[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Willian

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from English William. Doublet of Guilherme.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈwi.li.ɐ̃/ [ˈwi.lɪ.ɐ̃], (faster pronunciation) /ˈwi.ljɐ̃/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈwi.ljɐm/

Proper noun[edit]

William m

a male given name from English.

Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from English William. Doublet of Guillermo.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈwiljam/ [ˈwi.ljãm]
- Rhymes: -iljam
IPA^(key): /ˈwiljan/ [ˈwi.ljãn]
- Rhymes: -iljan
Syllabification: Wi‧lliam

Proper noun[edit]

William m

a male given name from English.

Swedish[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Villiam

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English William. First recorded as a Swedish given name in 1675. Cognate with Swedish Vilhelm.

Proper noun[edit]

William c (genitive Williams)

a male given name

Derived terms[edit]

Wille (diminutive)

References[edit]

Roland Otterbjörk: Svenska förnamn, Almqvist & Wiksell 1996, →ISBN
[1] Statistiska centralbyrån and Sture Allén, Staffan Wåhlin, Förnamnsboken, Norstedts 1995, →ISBN: 34 793 males with the given name William (compared to 825 named Villiam) living in Sweden on December 31st, 2010, with the frequency peak in the 2000s decade. Accessed on 19 June 2011.

Tagalog[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English William.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈwiljam/, [ˈwil.jɐm]

Proper noun[edit]

William

a male given name from English

Источник

From the Germanic name Willehelm meaning «will helmet», composed of the elements willo «will, desire» and helm «helmet, protection». An early saint by this name was the 8th-century William of Gellone, a cousin of Charlemagne who became a monk. The name was common among the Normans, and it became extremely popular in England after William the Conqueror was recognized as the first Norman king of England in the 11th century. From then until the modern era it has been among the most common of English names (with John, Thomas and Robert).

This name was later borne by three other English kings, as well as rulers of Scotland, Sicily (of Norman origin), the Netherlands and Prussia. Other famous bearers include William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish hero, and William Tell, a legendary 14th-century Swiss hero (called Wilhelm in German, Guillaume in French and Guglielmo in Italian). In the literary world it was borne by dramatist William Shakespeare (1564-1616), poet William Blake (1757-1827), poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850), dramatist William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), author William Faulkner (1897-1962), and author William S. Burroughs (1914-1997).

In the American rankings (since 1880) this name has never been out of the top 20, making it one of the most consistently popular names (although it has never reached the top rank). In modern times its short form, Liam, has periodically been more popular than William itself, in the United Kingdom in the 1990s and the United States in the 2010s.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesGwilherm(Breton) Guillem, Guim(Catalan) Vilim, Vilko(Croatian) Vilém(Czech) Vilhelm, Villum(Danish) Wilhelmus, Willem, Jelle, Liam, Pim, Wil, Willy, Wim(Dutch) Vilhelmo, Vilĉjo(Esperanto) Villem(Estonian) Viliame(Fijian) Vilhelm, Viljam, Viljami, Jami, Vilhelmi, Vilho, Vili, Viljo, Ville(Finnish) Guillaume, Liam, Lyam(French) Wilhelm, Liam, Willi, Willy(German) Wilhelm, Willehelm(Germanic) Vilmos, Vili(Hungarian) Vilhjálmur(Icelandic) Uilliam, Liam, Uilleag, Ulick(Irish) Guglielmo, Elmo(Italian) Vilhelms, Vilis(Latvian) Wöllem, Wullem, Wum(Limburgish) Vilhelmas(Lithuanian) Illiam(Manx) Wiremu(Maori) Wilkin, Wilky, Wilmot(Medieval English) Vilhelm(Norwegian) Weljahelmaz(Old Germanic) Wilhelm(Polish) Guilherme, Gui(Portuguese) Uilleam(Scottish Gaelic) Viliam(Slovak) Viljem, Vili, Vilko(Slovene) Guillermo(Spanish) Vilhelm, Liam, Ville(Swedish) Viliami(Tongan) Gwilym, Gwil, Gwilim, Gwillym(Welsh)

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