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Willemina

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Pronounced wil-uh-MEE-nah /ˌwɪl.əˈmiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch form of Wilhelmina, the feminine of Willem/William, from the Germanic elements wil ('will; desire') and helm ('helmet; protection') — 'resolute protection.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A Dutch classic: Willemina is Wilhelmina, 'resolute protection' (said 'wil-uh-MEE-nah'). Vintage and steady.
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Origin MediumDutch, Germanic
MeaningA Dutch form of Wilhelmina, the feminine of Willem/William, from the Germanic elements wil ('will; desire') and helm ('helmet; protection') — 'resolute protection.'
U.S. rank (2024)#17494 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Willemina is a Dutch spelling of Wilhelmina, feminine of Willem (William), from the Germanic wil ('will; determination') and helm ('helmet; protection'). Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands made the fuller form famous; this variant keeps its steady, old-world warmth. Rare in the U.S. (said 'wil-uh-MEE-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., riding the vintage revival. Rare, sturdy, and old-world.

Did you know? Willemina is the Dutch form of Wilhelmina — the feminine of Willem (William) — built from wil ('will') and helm ('protection'), so it reads as 'resolute protection' (said 'wil-uh-MEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Willemina — Dutch Wilhelmina; Germanic wil + helm

Variations

WilhelminaWillaminaWilhelmine

Nicknames

WillaMina

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If you like Willemina…

Wilhelmina— the standard fuller form
Willa— the short form it yields
Wilma— a like Will- classic
Minna— the -mina ending it shares

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Willemina mean?

Willemina is a Dutch form of Wilhelmina, from Germanic wil ('will') and helm ('protection') — 'resolute protection.'

How do you pronounce Willemina?

It's said wil-uh-MEE-nah /ˌwɪl.əˈmiː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Willemina a boy or girl name?

Willemina is a girl's name; the masculine form is Willem.

How popular is Willemina?

Willemina is a rare name in the U.S.

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