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Dutch diminutive form of Loes, Dutch, German
"renowned warrior"
Pronounced a little like (some forms of) the international Lucia, this name is in fact a Dutch diminutive of Loes, a form of Louise or Lodewijk, both ultimately derived from the Germanic Ludwig.…
Persian
"charm, spell"
Also transliterated as Afsoon and Afsun, this magical name has a succinct sound and a mystical and poetic meaning. Wrestler and Olympic coach Afsoon Roshanzamir is a notable bearer, and the first…