Wilma
WIL-mah
Girl · German
Meaning: Resolute protector; will-helmet
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Willa
Girl · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Resolute protector, will-helmet
- Pronunciation
- WIL-uh
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Feminine form of William, from Germanic 'wil' (will) and 'helm' (helmet).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: German, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
WillaGerman / English
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Willa Cather
1873–1947
American novelist known for novels of frontier life including 'O Pioneers!'.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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