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Boy's nameOrigin: Hungarian, GermanicThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Vilmos

Vilmos is the Hungarian form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, equivalent to William. It is historically associated with determined guardianship and unwavering willpower. The name sounds traditional, distinctive, and carries a noble Central European heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Vilmos
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name is traditionally interpreted as a resolute protector endowed with a strong will.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Maďarská podoba mena Wilhelm, ktorého slovenským ekvivalentom je Viliam. Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckých prvkov willo vo význame „vôľa, túžba“ a helm vo význame „prilba, ochrana“. Tradične sa vykladá ako „odhodlaný ochranca“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Vilmos is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

VILMOS

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

20 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •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 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 April
Hungarian Calendar
25 June
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa písmeno s vyslovuje ako [š], preto má meno výslovnosť [vilmoš]. Aj v slovenskom prostredí je pri zachovaní maďarskej podoby náležitá táto výslovnosť.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
ViliVilmoškoVilo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Vilmos
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Vilmos! Vili! Vilmoško!

Notable figures named Vilmos

27

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Vilmos Zsigmond
HU
1930 – 2016Historical Figure

Hungarian-American cinematographer

Vilmos Aba-Novák
HU
1894 – 1941Historical Figure

Hungarian artist (1894–1941)

Vilmos Vanczák
HU
born 1983Notable Figure

Hungarian football player

Vilmos Varjú
HU
1937 – 1994Historical Figure

athletics competitor (1937–1994)

Vilmos Apor
HU
1892 – 1945Historical Figure

(1892–1945) Hungarian bishop

Vilmos Szabó
RO
born 1964Notable Figure

fencer

Vilmos Huszár
NL
1884 – 1960Historical Figure

Hungarian painter and designer (1884–1960)

Vilmos Fraknói
HU
1843 – 1924Historical Figure

(1843–1924) historian

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Vilmos Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:V.S.without dots:VS
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