The baby name Wilhelmina is a Girl name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nÉ™.
The baby name Wilhelmina is a girl name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced wil-hel-MEE-nÉ™.
Wilhelmina is Dutch, German, Germanic, Yiddish in Origin.
Wilhelmina is a feminine form of Wilhelm, the German and Dutch cognate of English William. Its root is Germanic, with the earliest masculine base represented by Old High German Willahelm or Willehelm. The compound joins wil, will, desire, with helm, helmet, protective covering; the feminine ending -ina was added in Latinized and continental European naming, giving the literal sense will-helmet or desiring protection.
The name is especially associated with Dutch and German-speaking Europe, including Yiddish usage, and gained dynastic visibility through Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1890 to 1948. Wilhelmine is the usual German and French form, while Vilhelmina, Vilhelmiina, Guillermina, Guilhermina, and Guglielmina reflect Nordic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian developments. In the United States it appeared in the Top 1000 in the early twentieth century, peaking before mid-century and remaining uncommon in recent birth data. Literary use includes Wilhelmina Mina Harker in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
| Wilhelmina of the Netherlands Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was the Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948, known for her leadership during both World Wars. Her reign saw significant changes in Dutch society and the world. She is remembered for her strong will and dedication to her country. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #30 | 4 | 2,537 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #71 | 189 | 7,146 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #146 | 8 | 3,773 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #176 | 4 | 1,568 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| GH | 0 | #244 | 5 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #249 | 5 | 6,830 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #270 | 55 | 6,973 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #275 | 11 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #344 | 11 | 5,096 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #370 | 22 | 1,368 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #373 | 18 | 13,098 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #402 | 4 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #517 | 7 | 11,913 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #635 | 104 | 3,895 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #784 | 172 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #806 | 111 | 8,487 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #814 | 339 | 25,928 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #973 | 22 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,432 | 15 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Wilhelmina is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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