Meaning: Its source is wil helm, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Determined protector."

Languages: This girl's name is used in German, Dutch and English.

Nicknames: Elma, Hilma, Minna, Minnie, Willa, Willetta, Willette, Willia, Willie, Wilma, Minetta, Helma and Elmina

Compound Forms: Williemae

Alternative Spellings: Willamina

Variant Forms: Wilhemina, Willena, Willene, Wilhelmine and Williamina

Non-English Forms: Guillermina, Vilelma and Gulielma

Popularity: The name Wilhelmina ranked 1084th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: The second element of the source phrase literally refers to a helmet.