Vilhelm - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Vilhelm \v(i)-lhe-lm, vil-helm\ is a variant of William (Old German), and the meaning of Vilhelm is "will helmet, protection".

The baby name Vilhelm sounds like Wilhelm and Wilhelmus. Another similar baby name is Villem.

Vilhelm is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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