What Does the Name Wilhelmina Mean?

Wilhelmina is a girl's name of German origin meaning “resolute protector (will + helmet).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Wilhelmina
Gender	female
Origin	German
Meaning	resolute protector (will + helmet)
Variants	Wilhelmine, Willemina, Mina, Billie
Popularity	Historically common in Germany and the Netherlands (notably Queen Wilhelmina); now a revived vintage name in English-speaking countries.

The meaning and origin of Wilhelmina

The name Wilhelmina means “resolute protector (will + helmet)” and has German origins. The feminine form of Wilhelm, from Germanic 'wil' ('will, desire') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection'). Borne by a long-reigning Queen of the Netherlands.

Variants and related names

Wilhelmina is related to several other names you may recognize: Wilhelmine, Willemina, Mina, Billie. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Wilhelmina?

Historically common in Germany and the Netherlands (notably Queen Wilhelmina); now a revived vintage name in English-speaking countries.

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