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jerald

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German

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<p>The meaning of Jerald is 'lord of the spear' and it is a German-originated name. Jerald is a male American given name and is a variation of Gerald. The Normans were the ones who first introduced the name Jerald to Britain, along with its feminine equivalents Jerold and Jerry and feminine nickname...

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jelisa

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American

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<p>Jelisa is a name of American origin. The meaning of Jelisa is 'God is abundance' or 'protected by God', and it is derived from the Russian name Jelisaweta, which was drawn from the biblical name Elizabeth. The name Jelisa may also be derived from the name Lisa.<br>Since 1980, around 1083 infants ...

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jaycie

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Latin

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<p>Jaycie is of American and Latin origin. The meaning of Jaycie is 'blue crested bird' or 'beautiful'. The name is a variant of Jacey (American) and Jay (Latin). This name is prevalent in English-speaking countries, including Britain, Australia, and the United States. In America, the ranking of the...

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jaska

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Finnish

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<p>Jaska is derived from the Finnish name Jaakko. The meaning of Jasko is 'supplanter'. It is a version of the Old Norse and Hebrew names, Hjalmar, Jakob, and Jafet. This name is very popular in Russia and Finland.<br>It has characteristics like compassion, love, and understanding. People named Jask...

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