Vilma

VIL-mah'VIL-mah'2 syllables
🌐Germanic
Protective

MEANING

Resolute protector

ORIGIN

German

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Germanic elements 'will' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in German-speaking countries; often associated with strength and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used since the early 20th century, popular in European countries.

🇪🇸Spanish
Gentle

MEANING

Strong-willed warrior

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Adapted from the Germanic roots.

CULTURAL NOTES

Popular in Hispanic communities as a symbol of strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained usage through cultural exchanges and migrations.

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The name Vilma means "Resolute protector" in Germanic, "Strong-willed warrior" in Spanish.
Vilma has German and Spanish origins. Derived from the Germanic elements 'will' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'.
Vilma is pronounced VIL-mah (VIL-mah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Vilma include Vil, Villy, Mimi.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Vilma include Helena, Lukas, Oscar, Clara.
The most common spelling is Vilma. Alternative spellings include Wilma, Velma.