Indian name meaning
William
♂ BoyWil·liam · 2 syllables
Resolute protector
- Origin
- German
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of William add up to 19, which reduces to 1.
About the name William
William is a boy's name of German origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Resolute protector.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name William has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name William mean?
William means “Resolute protector.” It is a boy's name of German origin.
Is William a boy or a girl name?
William is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name William?
William is of German origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name William?
In the Chaldean system, William has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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