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Wilhelm
Wilhelm (name) means a masculine given name of German origin, meaning "will" and "helmet," equivalent to William. Example: “Kaiser Wilhelm II ruled Germany until 1918.”
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A masculine given name of German origin, meaning "will" and "helmet," equivalent to William.
"Kaiser Wilhelm II ruled Germany until 1918."
Word forms
Wilhelms plural
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Kaiser _____ II ruled Germany until 1918.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Wilhelm. Doublet of William.
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What does “Wilhelm” mean?
The word “Wilhelm” means a masculine given name of German origin, meaning "will" and "helmet," equivalent to William.
How do you use “Wilhelm” in a sentence?
Here is “Wilhelm” used in a sentence: “Kaiser Wilhelm II ruled Germany until 1918.”
What part of speech is “Wilhelm”?
“Wilhelm” is a name.
Is “Wilhelm” a common word?
“Wilhelm” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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