Wilhelmina
Wilhelmina is a girl name of German origin meaning “Resolute protector”, pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nah. It ranked #1517 in the United States in 2025, given to 141 babies, and peaked at #215 in 1884. Common nicknames: Willa, Mina, Billie.
How popular is Wilhelmina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Wilhelmina mean, and where does it come from?
Wilhelmina is the German and Dutch feminine of Wilhelm — wil, "will," and helm, "helmet" — and the name of the queen who ruled the Netherlands for fifty-eight years, through two world wars and a government in exile in London. It stood at 215th place in the United States in 1884, carried by German and Dutch immigrant families, and it is rising again now. It arrives with an unusually rich set of nicknames: Willa, Mina, Billie, Elle, Helma.
How is Wilhelmina used around the world?
Wilhelmina is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Male FormWilhelminus
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Wilhelmina?
Famous People Named Wilhelmina
- Wilhelmina of the Netherlands — Queen of the Netherlands for fifty-eight years
- Wilhelmina Cooper — Dutch-American model and founder of Wilhelmina Models
- Wilhelmina Barns-Graham — Scottish abstract painter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Wilhelmina mean?
Wilhelmina is a girl name of German origin meaning "Resolute protector." Wilhelmina is the German and Dutch feminine of Wilhelm — wil, "will," and helm, "helmet" — and the name of the queen who ruled the Netherlands for fifty-eight years, through two world wars and a government in exile in London. It stood at 215th place in the United States in 1884, carried by German and Dutch immigrant families, and it is rising again now.
How do you pronounce Wilhelmina?
Wilhelmina is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nah. Common variations include Willemina, Guillermina, Vilhelmina.
Is Wilhelmina a girl name?
Yes, Wilhelmina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Willa, Mina, Billie, Elle.