Indian name meaning

William

♂ Boy

Wil·liam · 2 syllables

Resolute protector

Origin
German
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

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.

1
Name number 1 · The Leader

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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