Willemina is of Dutch origin and means "resolute protection." It is composed of two elements: "wil" meaning "will" or "desire," and "helma" which refers to a helmet, symbolizing protection. Willemina was popular in the Netherlands during the 19th century but has since become less common. Today, it is still used occasionally as a given name for girls in the Netherlands, with some variations such as Wilhelmina being more widespread internationally. The name Willemina is often associated with notable figures like Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1890 to 1948 and was known for her leadership during World War II.
"The name Willemina experienced a notable resurgence in popularity over the past decade, with births peaking at nine in both 2015 and 2023, while it was more commonly recorded during the early 20th century."