Guilherme

Guilherme is the Portuguese variant of the name Guillaume, which in turn is an Old French form of Wilhelm. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the strong-willed protector'.

What does the name Guilherme mean?

The name Guilherme, a Portuguese derivative of Guillaume and an Old French form of Wilhelm, carries the meaning 'the strong-willed protector'. The origin of the name can be traced back to two Old High German components: willio, meaning 'the will' or 'the determination', and helm, which encompasses 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shelter'. Variants of the name include William, Wilhelmus, Gilen, Guilielmus, and Guilien.

Where does the name Guilherme come from?

The male first name Guilherme has Old High German roots and translates to 'the strong-willed protector'. The word components in Old High German are willio, meaning 'the will' or 'the determination', and helm, which stands for 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shelter'. The name is commonly used in Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Guilherme?

The pronunciation of Guilherme is complex and consists of three to four syllables. In Portuguese, the name is usually pronounced as 'Gil-er-me' [ɡiˈʎɛʁmi], combining soft glide sounds and a rolled or guttural 'r'. This sequence of sounds is melodic and flowing, while the ending '-me' gently fades out, harmoniously rounding off the name. Guilherme conveys a cultured and international impression – sonorous, multifaceted, and present.

When is the name day of Guilherme?

Guilherme is celebrated on various days, including January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, April 6, April 11, April 20, May 28, June 24, July 3, and November 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Guilherme is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2014 at 2,646th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,643rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Gigi / Gui / Guigui / Guilhas / Guili

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