Guglielmina

Guglielmina is the Italian variant of Wilhelmina, which is a derivation of the Old German name Wilhelma (Italian Guglielma). The name Guglielmina carries the meaning 'the resolute protector' and is derived from the old German name Wilhelm, which is composed of the Old High German elements willio for 'will, determination' and helm for 'helmet, protection'.

What does the name Guglielmina mean?

Guglielmina is the Italian form of Wilhelmina and thus an extension of the Old German name Wilhelma (Italian Guglielma). The meaning of the name Guglielmina is 'the resolute protector' and traces back to the historical name Wilhelm, which originates from the Old High German words willio for 'will, determination' and helm for 'helmet, protection'. In Italy, Guglielmina is used as a girl's name, but is no longer widely spread.

Where does the name Guglielmina come from?

The name Guglielmina has its roots in Old High German and means 'the resolute protector'. The Old High German components are willio, which means 'will, determination', and helm, which means 'helmet, protection'. Guglielmina is primarily used in Italian.

How do you pronounce Guglielmina?

The sound and pronunciation of Guglielmina is complex and multifaceted with an Italian accent. The name is generally pronounced as 'Gu-ljel-mi-na' [ɡuʎʎelˈmiːna] and unfolds through several gentle transitions. The special sound combinations create a differentiated sound structure that varies between softness and firmness. Guglielmina thus appears rich in nuances, lively, and with a clear, individual sound identity.

When is the name day of Guglielmina?

The most significant name days for Guglielmina are May 28, dedicated to Wilhelm of Aquitaine, and September 19, dedicated to Maria Wilhelmina Émilie de Rodat.

Popularity

In Germany, Guglielmina is a rather rare first name. It has not yet found a place in the German first name charts. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2000 with the 1,711th position in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Guglielmina has been given as a first name in Italy less than 10 times, placing it at 5,278th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1999 and 2024, the name ranks 4,118th in Italy.