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Origin:
French
Description:
A feminine name of French origin, the meaning of Paulette is 'small', and 'humble'. When given as a name, it means 'little'. An uncommon surname, it is derived from the Roman family name 'Paulus'. This name is a French female form of Paul. 'Modest' is another meaning of this traditional name. In the English-speaking world, this name means 'a shining star'. This name, however, is out of fashionable use now.
Origin:
French
Description:
The meaning of Peridot is 'green gemstone’. It is a feminine name of French inception. This name originates from the Arabic word ‘faridat’, which has the same meaning. It also comes from the Greek word ‘peridona’, which translates to ‘bestowed wealth’. Common nicknames associated with this name include Peri and Perry. Peridot is traditionally pronounced as ‘pe-rEE-dOh’. This name is associated with the cartoon character of Peridot in the television series ‘Steven Universe’.
Origin:
French
Description:
A feminine name of French origin, the meaning of Pleasance is 'pleasant'. When given as a name, it means 'pleasure'. Pleasance means 'delightful' too. This name also means something which is 'pleasing to the senses'. This name means 'agreeable'; it's barely used in the modern world as a name.
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