Wilhelm is a ♂ boy name.
Wilhelm is the original German form of the name William and is of Old High German origin.
Wilhelm means “protector,” “resolute protector,” “will helmet,” or “willing to protect” (from Old High German “willio” = will/desire + “helm” = protection/helmet).
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