Given name
Viljo
“the determined protector”
Viljo is a variant of Vilhelm. In Danish use, Vilhelm carries the interpretation “the determined protector.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Viljo is a variant of Vilhelm. In Danish use, Vilhelm carries the interpretation “the determined protector.”
Explained through its name family
Viljo’s family of names
In Finnish usage, Viljo has an affectionate form in Vili. In Finnish usage, Viljo shares a linguistic root with the English form William. In Finnish usage, Viljo has a conventional equivalent in the German form Wilhelm.
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Around the world
Viljo has relatives in 4 languages.
4 related names in 4 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
Across languages 6
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Viljo
- Viljo HeinoFinnish long-distance runner1914–1998
- Viljo RevellFinnish functionalist architect (1910–1964)
- Viljo KajavaFinnish writer (1909–1998)
- Viljo VesterinenFinnish accordion player and composer (1907–1961)
- Viljo VellonenFinnish cross-country skier (1920-1995)
- Viljo HalmeFinnish association football player (1907-1981)
- Viljo AhoFinnish boxer (1932-2013)
- Viljo KojoFinnish author, journalist and artist (1891-1966)
- Viljo LietolaFinnish association football player (1888-1955)
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