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Vilém

Vilém is a traditional Central European form of the Germanic name William, rooted in notions of firm willpower and protection. It carries a distinguished cultural and historical heritage that lends it genuine character. A handsome choice for parents seeking a classic, noble name with a gentle yet firm cadence.

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International equivalents and translations

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Czech:
Vilém
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name signifies resolute will, determination, and protective strength.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Vilém je českou podobou germánskeho mena Wilhelm, ktoré vzniklo zo starohornonemeckých prvkov willio (vôľa, túžba) a helm (prilba, ochrana). Význam mena sa vykladá ako „ten, koho chráni vôľa“ alebo „odhodlaný ochranca“. Slovenským ekvivalentom je Viliam.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Vilém vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

VILEM

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

é (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
28 May
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa s dlhým é: Vi-lém.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Vilém
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Viléma
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Vilémovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Viléma
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Vilém
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Vilémovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Vilémom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
VilémkoVilkoViloVilík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Vilém
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vilém! Vilémko! Vilko!

Notable figures named Vilém

29

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Vilém Flusser
BR
1920 – 1991Historical Figure

Czech philosopher and photographer

Vilém Mathesius
CZ
1882 – 1945Historical Figure

Czech linguist, literature historian and science writer (1882-1945)

Vilém z Conches
1080 – 1154Historical Figure

12th-century French scholastic philosopher (1080-ca. 1154)

Vilém Blodek
1834 – 1874Historical Figure

Czech composer, flautist, and pianist (1834-1874)

Vilém Goppold z Lobsdorfu
CZ
1869 – 1943Historical Figure

Czech fencer (1869–1943)

Vilém Kurz mladší
AH
1872 – 1945Historical Figure

Czech music educator and pianist (1872–1945)

Vilém Mrštík
1863 – 1912Historical Figure

Czech writer (1863–1912)

Vilém Dušan Lambl
1824 – 1895Historical Figure

19th-century Czech physician

Test how Vilém sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Vilém Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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