Wilma
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic)
Wilma is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 114, with 55,505 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
resolute protector or will-helmet (Germanic)
Wilma originated as a German and Dutch diminutive of Wilhelmina, which subsequently spread throughout the English-speaking world. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the mid-20th century due to American cultural influence and education. It remains a classic, recognizable name typically associated with older generations.
Wilma is a short form of Wilhelmina, a feminine name of Germanic origin derived from elements meaning 'will/desire' and 'helmet/protection'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through American English influence in the 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to females born in the mid-to-late 20th century; frequently shortened to nicknames such as 'Wilms', 'Miming', or 'Weng'.
Related forms
- Wilma German
- Vilma Swedish
- Vilma Spanish
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Is Wilma a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Wilma is number 114, with 55,505 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.