Portuguese · Boy name
Guilherme
“resolute protector”
About the name Guilherme
Guilherme is the Portuguese form of William, derived from the Germanic elements ‘wil’ meaning ‘will’ or ‘desire’ and ‘helm’ meaning ‘helmet’ or ‘protection’, thus translating to ‘resolute protector’. The name is widely used in Portuguese-speaking countries and has historical significance due to notable figures such as Guilherme de Almeida, a Brazilian poet.
- Meaning
- resolute protector
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- gee-YER-meh(3 syl.)
Middle names for Guilherme
- Guilherme André
- Guilherme David
- Guilherme Lucas
- Guilherme Mateus
- Guilherme Gabriel
Questions about Guilherme
- What does Guilherme mean?
- Guilherme is a Portuguese name meaning "resolute protector".
- How do you pronounce Guilherme?
- Guilherme is pronounced gee-YER-meh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Guilherme?
- Variants of Guilherme include Guillermo.
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