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Willem

The meaning of Willem is 'with gilded helmet” or 'resolute protector'. The name Willem has Dutch origins. The name is quite popular in Holland due to William James 'Willem' Dafoe, an American-Italian actor who is known for his distinct gravelly voice. Willem is a Dutch variant of the name William which is derived from the term ‘wil’ meaning ‘will’. Other meanings of Willem are 'Will, desire'. The variants include Jelle, Pim, Willie, Willy and Wim. Notable people named Willem include Willem I and Willem II (the Kings of the Netherlands), Willem Wilmink (a Dutch poet and writer) and Willem Wissing (Dutch portrait artist based in England).

Gender

Boy

Meaning

resolute protector

Origin

Dutch variation of William

Numerology

W is for warm hearted, it’s you!

I is for intense, your zest of living.

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

L is for love, your love of life!

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

Lucky

Willem lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Willem

  • Willem Frederik (William I) King of the Netherlands
  • Willem Frederik George Lodewijk (William II) King of the Netherlands
  • Willem Alexander Paul Frederik Lodewijk (William III) King of the Netherlands
  • Willem Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, King of the Netherlands
  • William "Willem" Dafoe American actor
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Willem in Pop Culture

  • Willem De Ruiter a character in the "Just One Day" book series by Gayle Forman
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