Willa
Willa is a feminine form of the name Will and is of American origin. In German, the meaning of Willa is ‘Resolute or adamant protection’. It is derived from the Germanic words ‘wil’, which means ‘desire, will’, and ‘helm’, meaning ‘helmet, protection’. It is also a diminutive of ‘Wilhelmina’ or ‘Willela’. It is not a commonly used person’s name. Well-known personalities with this name include Willa Sibert Cather, an author, and Amanda Lee Williford who is known as Willa Ford, an American actress, interior decorator, singer, and lyricist.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
resolute protection
Origin
Feminine variation of William
Numerology
W is for warm hearted, it’s you!
I is for ideas, that you bring to life.
L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.
L is for love, everlasting.
A is for agreeable, the best side of you!
Lucky
Willa lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Willa
- Willa of Tuscany Queen consort of Berengar II of Italy
- Wilella Sibert 'Willa' Cather American novelist
- Willa Joanna Chance Holland American actress; stepdaughter of director Brian De Palma
- Willa Ford (born Amanda Lee Williford) American singer
- Willa Beatrice Brown American aviatrix
Willa in Pop Culture
- Willa Burrell baby vampire on TV's "True Blood"
- Willa Jean Kemp character in the Ramona Quimby novels by Beverly Cleary
- Willa Jackson main character in "The Peach Keeper" by Sarah Addison Allen
- Isabella "Willa" Angelo character in Ridley Pearson's "Kingdom Keepers"
- Willa Monday character on TV's "The Finder"
