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Meaning: Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley
Pronunciation: WI-lee-uhm, /ˈwɪljəm/, W IH L Y AH M
Popularity Rank: #149
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William Meanings
Resolute Protector
Will-helmet
Will Desire
Valley
Unwavering Protector
Protect
Origin - English
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Derived from the Germanic elements wil, meaning 'will, desire' and helm, meaning 'helmet, protection'. It became popular in England after the Norman conquest.
The name William is of English origin and means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
William Pronunciation Guide
Phonetic Pronunciation: WI-lee-uhm
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɪljəm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L Y AH M
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
This pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET system, a phonetic notation developed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) for speech recognition systems. Each ARPABET symbol corresponds to a distinct sound in English. For example, 'JH' represents the sound as in 'joke,' 'AA' represents the sound as in 'father,' and 'N' represents the sound as in 'no.'
The pronunciation guide was generated using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, a public domain resource for phonetic pronunciations of words.
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Translations of William
Greek, Modern (1453-): Γουλιέλμος της Τύρου
Egyptian Arabic: وليام الصورى
Hungarian: Türoszi Vilmos
Arabic: وليم الصوري
Bulgarian: Гийом от Тир
Czech: Vilém z Tyru
Japanese: ギヨーム・ド・ティール
Hebrew: ויליאם מצור
Russian: Вильгельм Тирский
Macedonian: Гијом Тирски
Ukrainian: Вільгельм Тірський
William Name Popularity
At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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William O. Tiron. was a late 13th-century Tironensian abbot and bishop in the Kingdom of Scotland. He appears in the extant sources for the first time on 25 April 1276; he is Abbot of Arbroath. According to the Scotichronicon, the work of the 15th-century historian Walter Bower, William's predecessor Adam de Inverlunan had died in 1275, so William probably became abbot in either that year or in 1276.
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William Videos
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📰 Latest News about William
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 08:44 AM (GMT + 5.30)
William and Kate ‘uneasy’ with Harry and Meghan’s closeness to Beatrice and Eugenie - latest - The Independent Source: The Independent |
Published on: May 28, 2024
William Ruto says private jet cheaper than Kenya Airways for US trip - BBC.com Source: BBC.com |
Published on: May 27, 2024
‘Incredibly sad’: Amid Kate Middleton’s cancer treatment, Prince William and Princess of Wales issue public statement | Today News - Mint Source: Mint |
Published on: May 27, 2024
Prince William and Prince George Head to Manchester City vs. Manchester United Match - Vanity Fair Source: Vanity Fair |
Published on: May 26, 2024
Kate Middleton and Prince William issue rare joint statement over ‘incredible sadness’ - Hindustan Times Source: Hindustan Times |
Published on: May 26, 2024
Is Prince William Planning to Put Younger Royals Center Stage? - The Daily Beast Source: The Daily Beast |
Published on: May 26, 2024
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Published on: May 26, 2024
Prince William's plan to put young royals centre stage – and end the 'slimmed down' monarchy - The Telegraph Source: The Telegraph |
Published on: May 25, 2024
King Charles III, Prince William cancel royal events, reports say - USA TODAY Source: USA TODAY |
Published on: May 25, 2024
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Published on: May 24, 2024
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