Willemijn
Willemijn is a Dutch feminine given name. The name originated as a feminine form of the masculine Willem, which is the Dutch version of the Germanic name Wilhelm. Wilhelm can be literally translated as wil meaning "willful" or "strong" and helm meaning "helmet", and is often interpreted as meaning "fierce helmet" or "fierce protector". The name is most common in the Netherlands but is also present in other Dutch-speaking countries, or countries with Dutch populations or heritage.
Notable people
- Willemijn Aerdts, Dutch politician
- Willemijn Bos, Dutch field hockey defender
- Willemijn Duyster, Dutch field hockey defender and Olympic medalist
- Willemijn Fock, Dutch art historian
- Willemijn Karsten, Dutch handball player
- Willemijn Posthumus-van der Goot, Dutch economist
- Willemijn Verkaik, Dutch singer and actress
- Willemijn Verloop, Dutch peace activist and founder of War Child
- Willemijn Waal, Dutch Hittitologist