Willem

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Gender Masculine
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. VI-ləm

Meaning & History

Dutch form of WILLIAM. Willem the Silent, Prince of Orange, was the leader of the Dutch revolt against Spain that brought about the independence of the Netherlands. He is considered the founder of the Dutch royal family. In English he is commonly called William of Orange.