Willem
/WIHⱢUHM/ African Male
Meaning & Origin
Willem is a African name meaning "Will, desire + h...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BO, BR. Willem is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements *wil* meaning "will, desire" and *helm* meaning "helmet, protection."
Quick Facts
Language African
Gender Male
Phonetic WIHⱢUHM
IPA ˈwɪɫəm
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as WIHⱢUHM. Keep the original African phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Willem
- · Willem Dafoe - Actor
- · Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands - King
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