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“protector”
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| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Christian |
| Starting sound | Wi |
| Numerology | 7 · The Seeker |
| Birth Rashi | Check with DOB + Time + Place |
| Loved by | 0 parents |
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William is a boy name of Christian origin, popular among Germanic families. It means “resolute protector”.
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