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Willemijn

OriginDutch feminine form of Willem, Germanic
Meaning"resolute protector"
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About Willemijn

An equivalent to Wilhelmina, Willemijn is a strong, bright feminine form of the Dutch Willem. Dropping in and out of the Dutch Top 500 since at least the 2000s (when records began), it may be pronounced as vih-luh-MIEN, wih-luh-MIEN, or vih-luh-MAYN depending on region.

A notable bearer is actress and singer Willemijn Verkaik, famous for being the voice of Elsa in the German and Dutch versions of Disney's Frozen and for playing Elphaba in the musicalWicked in the Netherlands, Germany, on Broadway, and on the West End. Another is peace activist Willemijn Verloop, the founder of War Child.

Pronounced vil-uh-MAYN.

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