Γουίλιαμ
Gouíliamtransliteration
The English name William is translated into Greek in several ways. The default form is Γουίλιαμ (Gouíliam). Wiktionary also lists Γουλιέλμος (Gouliélmos) and Ουίλλιαμ (Ouílliam).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Γουίλιαμ | Gouíliam | transliteration | |
| Γουλιέλμος | Gouliélmos | /ɣu.liˈel.mos/ | |
| Ουίλλιαμ | Ouílliam |
In Greek, the name can be represented through phonetic transliteration or through a Hellenized version of the name.
Which one should you use?
Γουίλιαμ is the phonetic transliteration of the English name William, used when referring specifically to English-speaking people named William. In contrast, Γουλιέλμος is the Hellenized version of the name, often used in historical or formal contexts to refer to figures like William the Conqueror (Γουλιέλμος ο Κατακτητής). Ουίλλιαμ is another variant provided for the name.
How do you pronounce it?
Gouíliam
Did you know?
- The name Γουλιέλμος comes from the Proto-Germanic words for 'will' and 'helmet'.
- In Greek, the name Γουλιέλμος is treated as a masculine noun and requires a definite article, ο, when used in a sentence.
- The variant Ουίλλιαμ reflects a specific phonetic choice to avoid starting a word with the letter 'w', which does not exist in the Greek alphabet.
Examples in context
- Γουίλιαμ, καλημέρα!Good morning, William!
- Κύριε ΓουίλιαμSir William
- Κυρία ΓουίλιαμMrs. William
- Ο Γουίλιαμ είναι φίλος μου.O Gouiliam einai filos mou.William is a friend of mine.
- Ξέρεις τον Γουίλιαμ;Xereis ton Gouiliam;Do you know William?
- Ο Γουίλιαμ γράφει ένα βιβλίο.O Gouiliam grafei ena vivlio.William is writing a book.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are looking at a guest list.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι ο Γουίλιαμ στη λίστα;Einai o Gkouíliam sti lísta?Is William on the list?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι εδώ.Nai, einai edó.Yes, he is here.
- Μαρία MariaΤότε θα τον περιμένουμε.Tóte tha ton periménoume.Then we will wait for him.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΣωστά, θα έρθει σύντομα.Sostá, tha érthei sýntoma.Right, he will come soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “william” translations and entries Γουλιέλμος, Ουίλλιαμ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Γουλιέλμος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
