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Guilherme
resolute protector
Origin
Germanic
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Guilherme
Guilherme is the Portuguese form of William, from the Germanic Wilhelm, made of wil 'will' and helm 'helmet, protection' — meaning 'resolute protector' or 'firm-willed'. Spread across Europe through numerous kings and nobles, in both Portugal and Brazil it remains consistently among the top-ranked names, valued for balancing tradition and modernity with a sound that's sturdy yet harmonious.
Variants around the world
How Guilherme sounds in other languages.
GuglielmoWilliamGuillaumeWilhelm
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