William
William is the Swedish form of the male given name William.
The word is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The letter 'W' in William is often pronounced similarly to 'V' in Swedish, making it sound almost identical to Vilhelm in some dialects.
- The name William was not used in Sweden until 1675, when it was borrowed directly from English.
- In Sweden, choosing between the English-style William and the Swedish-style Vilhelm can be seen as a choice between a modern, international feel and a more classic, traditional identity.
Examples in context
- Jag skulle vilja introducera dig för William.I would like to introduce you to William.
- Min bror heter William.My brother's name is William.
- Är William här nu?Is William here now?
- Jag känner en kille som heter William.I know a guy named William.
Example conversation
Erik and Alice are talking about their new classmate.
- ErikVet du vad den nya killen heter?Do you know what the new guy's name is?
- AliceJa, han heter William.Yes, his name is William.
- ErikÄr William från Sverige?Is William from Sweden?
- AliceNej, han är från Norge.No, he is from Norway.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries William, CC BY-SA 4.0.
