What is "wilhelmina"

Wilhelmina (alternatively spelled Wilhelmine) is a female given name, originating from the German language and meaning "willing to protect". Wilma, Willa, Willy, Mine, Minna and Mina are short forms of the name, and male versions include William and Wilhelm. It is also a popular name in Dutch culture, starting with queen Wilhelmina.

Wilhelmina may also refer to:

• Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880–1962), Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948
• Princess Wilhelmine of Denmark (disambiguation), several Danish princesses
• Wilhelmina Amalia of Brunswick (1673–1742), empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, Queen of the Germans
• Wilhelmine of Bayreuth (1709–1758), German princess (the older sister of Frederick the Great) and composer
• Wilhelmina of Prussia (1750–1820), German princess
• Wilhelmine of Prussia (1774-1837), German princess and later queen of the Netherlands
• Wilhelmine of Baden (1788–1836), German Grand Duchess of Hess and the Rhine

Wilhelmina (also: Wilhelmine) is a feminine given name, the Dutch and German form of Wilhelm or William, which is derived from the Germanic wil, meaning "will, desire" and helm, meaning " helmet, protection." Wilhelmina was ranked in the top 1000 most popular names for girls in the United States between 1900 and 1940 but is rarely used today. In many European countries, this name is once again very popular.