Willemijn is a Dutch feminine given name.[1] The name originated as a feminine form of the masculine Willem, which is the Dutch version of the Germanic name Wilhelm. Wilhelm can be literally translated as wil meaning "willful" or "strong" and helm meaning "helmet", and is often interpreted as meaning "fierce helmet" or "fierce protector".[2][3] The name is most common in the Netherlands but is also present in other Dutch-speaking countries, or countries with Dutch populations or heritage.[4]
| Pronunciation | Dutch: [ʋɪləˈmɛin] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Language(s) | Dutch |
| Other gender | |
| Masculine | Willem |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Germanic |
| Meaning | "Strong helmet", "willful protector" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Willemijntje |
| Related names | Willemina Wilhelimina |
Notable people
edit- Willemijn Aerdts (born 1983), Dutch politician
- Willemijn Bos (Born 1988), Dutch field hockey defender
- Willemijn Duyster (Born 1970), Dutch field hockey defender and Olympic medalist
- Willemijn Fock (1942-2021), Dutch art historian
- Willemijn Karsten (born 1986), Dutch handball player
- Willemijn Posthumus-van der Goot (1897-1989), Dutch economist
- Willemijn Verkaik (Born 1975), Dutch singer and actress
- Willemijn Verloop (Born 1970), Dutch peace activist and founder of War Child
- Willemijn Waal (born 1975), Dutch Hittitologist
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Willemijn". behindthename.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ "Herkomst en betekenis Willemijn". 24 Baby (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Related Names". behindthename.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-30. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ "Willemijn". Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Willemijn". Nameslist. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- "Willemijn". Namespedia. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
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