Guillaume (given name)

Guillaume is the French equivalent of William, which is of old Germanic origin from wille + helm (protection). It is an Oïl form corresponding to Occitan Guilhem and the Catalan form Guillem.

Guillaume
Guillaume le Conquérant (William the Conqueror)
Pronunciation[ɡijom]
GenderMale
Language(s)Germanic languages
Origin
Word/namewille + helm (protection)
MeaningVehement protector
Region of originNorthern Europe
Other names
Related namesGuillaume (surname), William
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