The baby name Guilhermina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa_pt': '/gi.ʎeɾˈmina/', 'english_approx': 'gee-lyer-MEE-nah'}.
Guilhermina is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Guilhermina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa_pt': '/gi.ʎeɾˈmina/', 'english_approx': 'gee-lyer-MEE-nah'}.
Guilhermina is Germanic in Origin.
Guilhermina is the Portuguese feminine form of Guilherme (the equivalent of William), ultimately from Old High German Willahelm - wilja “will, desire” + helm “helmet, protection.” The meaning is widely glossed as “resolute protector,” “steadfast guardian,” or “she who protects by will.”
Use in Portugal and Brazil has ebbed and revived since the late 19th and early 20th centuries, helped by cultured associations such as the virtuoso cellist Guilhermina Suggia (1885–1950). The name aligns with international forms like Wilhelmina (German, Dutch, English), Guillermina (Spanish), Guglielmina (Italian), and Vilhelmina (Scandinavian); male counterparts include Guilherme, Guillermo, and Wilhelm. Common nicknames include Mina and occasionally Gui. Spelled consistently as Guilhermina in Portuguese, it preserves the soft lh sound. Parents seeking a stately, vintage Lusophone choice with pan-European roots often choose Guilhermina for its strong, elegant resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #69 | 9 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #111 | 109 | 4,575 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #187 | 4 | 4,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| PT | 0 | #242 | 9 | 4,161 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #244 | 256 | 7,952 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #306 | 46 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 1970 | #314 | 5 | 1,305 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #778 | 8 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #821 | 121 | 12,708 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
Guilhermina is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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