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Willa
Willa (name) means a feminine given name, a short form of names such as Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protection.". Example: “Willa Cather was a celebrated American novelist.”
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A feminine given name, a short form of names such as Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protection."
"Willa Cather was a celebrated American novelist."
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Etymology
Derived from Wilhelmina and recoined in the 19th century in America based on the male given names Will and William.
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What does “Willa” mean?
The word “Willa” means a feminine given name, a short form of names such as Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protection.".
How do you use “Willa” in a sentence?
Here is “Willa” used in a sentence: “Willa Cather was a celebrated American novelist.”
What part of speech is “Willa”?
“Willa” is a name.
What is the meaning of Willa?
"Willa" (name) means a feminine given name, a short form of names such as Wilhelmina, meaning "resolute protection.".
