Vili

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEE-lee /ˈvi.li/Medium

Meaning: Vili is the name of a Norse god, one of the brothers of Odin who helped shape the world; separately it serves as a Finnish and Hungarian short form of Vilhelm/William ('resolute protector'). The two routes are uncertain here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A light two-beat name: Vili is a Norse god and a Finnish short form of William (said 'VEE-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowNorse, Finnish

MeaningVili is the name of a Norse god, one of the brothers of Odin who helped shape the world; separately it serves as a Finnish and Hungarian short form of Vilhelm/William ('resolute protector'). The two routes are uncertain here, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12208 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Vili carries two threads: in Norse myth it names a brother of Odin who helped fashion the first humans, while in Finland and Hungary it is a friendly short form of Vilhelm/William ('resolute protector'). The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'VEE-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, mythic, and Nordic-bright.

Did you know? Vili is a Norse god - one of Odin's brothers who helped shape the world - and also a Finnish and Hungarian short form of William. Two roots meet here, uncertain, which we note (said 'VEE-lee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Vili — Norse god / Finnish short form of William; routes uncertain

Variations

VilliVilleVilhelm

Nicknames

VilVilli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vili mean?

Vili is a Norse god (a brother of Odin) and a Finnish/Hungarian short form of William. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Vili?

It's said VEE-lee /ˈvi.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vili a boy or girl name?

Here Vili is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vili?

Vili is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Finland and Hungary.