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jaret

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Old German

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Jaret is a variation of the name Garrett, which is of English origin and is derived from the prehistoric Germanic name Gerald. The meaning of Jaret is 'ruler with the spear' or 'strength of the spear'.Jaret, which can also be written as Jarret or Jarrett, is typically given to boys. The name Jaret w...

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jelte

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Old German

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The meaning of Jelte is ‘sacrifice’, or ‘protection'. The name is gotten from the Old High German word 'gelt' which means 'resolute protector'. It is formed from the two Old High German words Willio which means ‘will’, or ‘desire‘, and the word 'helm' which means ‘protection’, or '...

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jervis

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Old German

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The meaning of Jervis is 'spear'. The name has an Old German origin. This name is alternately used with its variant Jarvis. This name is derived from Gervase, which denotes 'Geri' or 'a spear'. The name Jervis has been gender-specific for several years and continues to be mostly used for boys. This ...

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joris

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Old German

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The name Joris is often given to baby boys. This name is the Danish and Dutch versions of George and Gregory. This name originates from old German, and it has several meanings. The meaning of Joris is 'watchful' or 'alert'. Other meaning includes; 'earth worker', 'shepherd', or 'farmer'. According t...

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jorit

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Old German

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The name Jorit, sometimes spelled Jorrit, is of Old German origin and is typically given to boys. The meaning of Jorit is 'brave boar'. Famous personalities by the name of Jorit include Jorit Ciro Cerullo, professionally known as Jorit, an Italian street artist, and Jorrit Kamminga, a Dutch politica...

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joseline

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Old German

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The meaning of Joseline is 'member of the Gaut tribe', derived from the Germanic Gaut, or Goth, tribe. Joseline is a variation of the name Jocelyn, which shares this origin, along with a Hebrew origin, meaning 'joy'. People named Joseline are believed to be respectable, well-dressed, exceptional, in...

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josselyn

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Old German

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Josselyn is a name of German origin and a variant of the Old German Jocelyn. The meaning of Josselyn is 'a member of the German Gaut tribe’. It is mostly considered by persons of the Christian religion. It is mostly used by the female gender even if it was originally bestowed on male children. Ano...

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juul

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Old German

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The meaning of Juul is 'peace', 'friendship', and 'tranquility'. The German name Juul has its roots in the combination of a Norse name and Old High German 'Guðifriðr' and 'Godafrid'. This comes from two different elements 'guda' which means 'deity or divine being' and 'friþuz' meaning 'peace' or ...