Wilhelm at a glance
- Meaning
- Resolute protector
- Origin
- German
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- WI-lhelm
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Weelhelm, Wilhelmah, Wilhelmo, Weelhelma, Weelhelmie, Weelhel
Lucky details for Wilhelm
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Wilhelm is a German name meaning “resolute protector”. Parents choose Wilhelm for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Wilhelm reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Wilhelm
What does the name Wilhelm mean?
Wilhelm means “resolute protector” and comes from a German root.
Is Wilhelm a boy or girl name?
Wilhelm is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Wilhelm?
Wilhelm is pronounced WI-lhelm (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Wilhelm?
The lucky number for Wilhelm is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Wilhelm?
Popular short forms include Wilh, Wili, Wily, Wiy.
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