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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWilliam
/ˈwɪl.jəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A traditional male given name of Germanic origin.
"William is a classic name that has been borne by many kings and notable figures throughout history."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Germanic personal name Wilhem, composed of the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). It was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, notably through William the Conqueror, and has since become one of the most enduring and classic names in the English-speaking world.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "William" is said worldwide
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Guillaume
Transliteration: ɡi.jom
"Guillaume est un prénom très ancien."
Wilhelm
Transliteration: ˈvɪl.hɛlm
"Wilhelm ist ein historischer Name."
Guglielmo
Transliteration: ɡuʎˈʎɛl.mo
"Guglielmo è un nome di origine germanica."
Guillermo
Transliteration: ɡiˈʝeɾ.mo
"Guillermo es un nombre muy popular."
Guilherme
Transliteration: ɡiˈʎɛɾ.mi
"Guilherme é um nome tradicional."
विलियम
Transliteration: viliyam
"विलियम एक प्रसिद्ध नाम है।"
威廉
Transliteration: wēi lián
"威廉是一个很常见的英文名字。"
윌리엄
Transliteration: william
"윌리엄은 전통적인 영어 이름입니다."
ウィリアム
Transliteration: uiriamu
"ウィリアムは歴史的な名前です。"
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