William Muir_
"Born — Died "
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Elizabeth Huntly Wemyss (1840)
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Muir: Scottish Orientalist and colonial administrator (1819–1905).
Born (died at age 86).
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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