"Willa" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: American 19th-century coinage based on Wilhelmina and the male given names Will and William. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Wilhelmina}} Wilhelmina, {{m|en|Will}} Will, {{m|en|William}} William Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Willa
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Willa-en-name-z10~dBQY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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