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Male Name

Jelle

ˈjɛ.lə
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

ends in -elle
footballers
gift
knights of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
60/100
youthful65%
informal65%
wholesome65%
strange100%
simple65%

Meaning & Etymology

Originally a Frisian short form of names beginning with the Old German element gelt meaning "payment, tribute, compensation". It can also be a Dutch diminutive of Willem.

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Pim

Variants

Wil

Variants

Willy

Variants

Wim

Variants

Jeltje

Feminine Forms

Jeltsje

Feminine Forms

Jeltje

Feminine Forms

Willemijn

Feminine Forms

Willemina

Feminine Forms

Gwilherm

Other Languages & Cultures

Guillem

Other Languages & Cultures

Guim

Other Languages & Cultures

Vilim

Other Languages & Cultures

Vilko

Other Languages & Cultures

Vilém

Other Languages & Cultures

Vilhelm

Other Languages & Cultures

Villum

Other Languages & Cultures

William

Other Languages & Cultures

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