Guillaume (given name)
Guillaume le Conquérant (William the Conqueror) | |
| Pronunciation | [ɡijom] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language | Germanic languages |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | wille + helm (protection) |
| Meaning | Vehement protector |
| Region of origin | Northern Europe |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Guillaume (surname), William |
Guillaume is the French equivalent of William, which is of old Germanic origin from wille + helm (resolute protector). It is an Oïl form corresponding to Occitan Guilhem and the Catalan form Guillem.
People with this given name include: