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“Resolute protector”

Wilhelm — German cognate of William. This was the name of two German Emperors. It was also the middle name of several philosophers from Germany: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831), Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900), and Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (1646-1716), who was also a notable mathematician.

Saintly namesake: Vilhelm of Roskilde was an 11th-century Danish bishop known for his piety and leadership. He is venerated as a saint in Denmark and is one of several saints named Wilhelm or Vilhelm. (September 2 · 11th century)

GermanPolishAncient Germanic2 syllables · /ˈwɪl.hɛlm/

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