Germanic · Girl name
Vilma
“determined protector”
About the name Vilma
Vilma is a Germanic girl’s name meaning ‘determined protector’. It is derived from the Germanic elements ‘wil’, will, and ‘helm’, protection, and is a short form of Vilhelmina, the feminine of William. The name is used in Finland, Sweden, Hungary, Lithuania and Spanish-speaking countries, and its elements carry the idea of strength. Vilma Espín, the Cuban revolutionary, and Vilma Santos, the Filipino actress and politician, are notable bearers.
- Meaning
- determined protector
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VIL-mah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Wilma
If you like Vilma
- Mina
- Lina
- Elma
- Hilda
Middle names for Vilma
- Vilma Marie
- Vilma Sofia
- Vilma Nina
- Vilma Tereza
- Vilma Lucia
Questions about Vilma
- What does Vilma mean?
- Vilma is a Germanic name meaning "determined protector".
- How do you pronounce Vilma?
- Vilma is pronounced VIL-mah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Vilma?
- Variants of Vilma include Wilma.
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