Guglielmo
/ɡuʎˈʎɛl.mo/noun
An Italian masculine given name equivalent to William.
Did you know?Guglielmo is the Italian form of a name that ultimately comes from Germanic elements meaning “will, desire” and “helmet, protection,” a classic old-world formula for power and defense.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wiljō
“will, desire”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*helmaz
“helmet, covering”
Old High German
OHG
Willahelm / Wilhelm
“a personal name meaning “will/desire + helmet/protection””
Old French
OF
Guillaume
“French form of the name, used as a personal name”
Medieval Italian
Italian
Guglielmo
“Italian form of the personal name”
Modern English
English
William
“English given name and surname”