My husband has the French name - Giyom (in spite of the fact that he's Russian :) and he's not sure that he uses the name correctly. Also he hasn't any idea what Giyom means. Could you educate us, please! Thank you!
2006-10-02 16:03:06 · 13 answers · asked by samirauniversal 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The French name "Guillaume" (pronounced gee-yoam) is equivalent to the English name "William." I think the name's origins are probably from some medieval European language -- not sure which one -- but there were several early English kings by that name, most notably "William the Conqueror" who led the Norman (French) forces to victory over the Saxons (German) at the battle of Hastings in 1066. Not sure of the original derivation, though... Good luck!
2006-10-02 16:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guillaume. French for William.
2006-10-03 01:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Lick_My_Toad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
William
2006-10-03 13:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by dowser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guillaume
2006-10-02 23:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by IQEinsten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guillaume....in French, William in English....
Also... there is a famous opera called Guillaume Tell, or, William Tell in English.... It is about a famous "archer" who lived in Switzerland....
He would put an apple on his son's head and shoot.... The son never feared.... Guillaume Tell was the SURE best "archer"....
Hope this helps....
2006-10-03 02:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In French, it's spelled Guillaume, and it means William.
2006-10-02 23:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guillaume - William.
You'll find other examples of the French 'gu' becoming the English 'w'; for instance guarenne is the French form of warren, as in rabbit warren. Or guerre becoming war.
2006-10-03 05:06:19 · answer #7 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guillaume. It's the French form of "William" and it means "resolute protector". It's a good, strong name.
2006-10-02 23:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by Avie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what it menas but it's spelled Guillaume. There was a famous French writer/poet called Guillaume Apollinaire if that helps.
2006-10-03 08:56:10 · answer #9 · answered by Lils 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper spelling is Guillaume, which translate to William in english. The pronounciation is Guee-Yoam.
2006-10-02 23:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋