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Short form of Marjolijn or variation of Joline, Dutch
"marjoram; Jehovah increases, God is gracious"
A Dutch form of Jolene (of Dolly Parton fame), or a short form of Marjolijn (a nature name, relating to the herb marjoram), Jolijn is a familiar choice in the Netherlands where it has featured in the…
Tswana, Amharic, Japanese, Spanish
"cloud; honey; circle, round; beloved + wellborn"
Spirited yet gentle in sound, Maru is a multicultural and unisex option. Associated with an internet-famous cat from Japan, a Māori god of war and fresh water, and a character in the game Stardew…
Wende is a feminine name with Germanic roots, originating as a short form of names containing the element 'wend,' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wander.' It can also be considered a variant of Wendy, which…
Lithuanian
"calm, serene"
Familiar in its native Lithuania, Giedrė has a gentle, yet impactful meaning. Ultimately derived from the Greek phaidrós or gai̇̃sas ("bright" and "gleaming"), via the Lithuanian gaidrus , it is…
