Viliamu

Viliamu is a Samoan variant of the name William, which has Germanic origins meaning "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." In Polynesian cultures, particularly in Samoa, Viliamu represents the adaptation of European names into local languages following colonization and missionary influence. The name maintains the essence of William while adapting to Samoan phonology. Though relatively uncommon globally, Viliamu is well-established within Samoan communities both in the Pacific Islands and diaspora populations. It reflects the cultural blending that occurred through historical contact between Western and Pacific Islander societies.

Pronounced vil-ee-AH-moo.

As of October 2026, Viliamu ranked #13938 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #11982 in 2006.