Viliam
Viliam is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin with deep European roots, embodying determination and protection. It carries an enduring sense of dignity, balance, and understated elegance. As a regional form of William, it offers both international familiarity and unique individuality.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Germanic name meaning “resolute protector” or “man of strong will”.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Willehelm, utvoreného z prvkov willio (vôľa, želanie) a helm (prilba, ochrana). Meno sa preto vykladá vo význame „odhodlaný ochranca“ alebo „ten, koho chráni vôľa“.
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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index
Ako ľahko sa meno Viliam vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete
VILIAM
100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvaromBez diakritiky (ASCII)
Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis13 cudzích podôb
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Viliam
14People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Czechoslovak vice prime minister of Czechoslovakia, member of Czechoslovak national parliament, minister of foreign affairs and slovak nation politician (1902-1971)
Czechoslovak diplomat, member of Slovak National Council, member of Czechoslovak parliament, member of Czechoslovak national parliament, head of Slovak National Council and slovak nation politician
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