Dutch Names that Start With L
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Lissa
African, Arabic mythological name; diminutive of Melissa, Greek
"honeybee"
Lissa might be an abbreviation of Melissa, but it's more substantial in its own right: Lissa is the name of a supreme mother goddess in African mythology and an Arabic symbol of rebirth.
Leesa
Spelling variation of Lisa, short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Leesa is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Lisa, which itself derives from Elisabeth or Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'consecrated to God.' This alternative…
Letja
Letja is an uncommon feminine given name with possible connections to various linguistic traditions. It may be related to names like Letitia or Leticia, which derive from Latin and mean 'joy' or…
Liesja
Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Also spelled Liesje, this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth.
Laurens
Laurens is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor…
Lieke
Dutch diminutive of Angelique et al
The popular Dutch name Lieke is one of those diminutives, like Lena, that can be short for a range of names ending in its sound -- which, by the way, is the two-syllable LEE-ka. Despite its…