Willa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Willa means "resolute protector" or "defender".
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced as WIL-uh.
WIL-ə
Popularity
Willa is moderately popular in the United States, ranking at #453 in 2020. It is not as common in other parts of the world but has seen a recent increase in popularity.

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Willa Name meanings & History

Willa is an English name that originated from Germanic word 'Wilhelm' meaning "resolute protector". Willa means "resolute protector" or "defender". Feminine form of William. Willa is used as both a first name and a middle name for baby girls. It is a traditional name that has stood the test of time and remains a popular choice for parents.

Zodiac Sign of Willa: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Willa:

W: Wishful,Willful,Wonderful,Wild,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Liaison,Lover,Luscious,Legal,Lazy,Languid,Lovely

A: Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

Willa is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Willa include Willa Ford, a singer, and actress, and Willa Holland, an actress known for her roles in "Arrow" and "The O.C."

2.) Willa (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: (German) a short form of Wilhelmina, William.

Other Forms: Wylla, Wyllah


3.) Willa (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) desirable

Other Forms: Will, Willah


4.) Willa (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Will, desire; helmet, protection

Other Forms: Willah


5.) WILLA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A short form of Wilhelmina (resolute protector), Willa is also bestowed as an independent given name. See WILHELMINA. Pet: Willie, Willy. (VEEL-LAH)


6.) WILLA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of William, which is a cognate of the Germanic Wilhelm (resolute protector). See WILLIAM (Male Names). (WIL-LAH)


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