Jolijn
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jolijn
Jolijn is a Dutch diminutive form of Joël, derived from the Hebrew name Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yo" (God) and "el" (God), with the Dutch suffix "-ijn" adding a familiar, affectionate tone.
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Etymology
Jolijn is a Dutch diminutive form of Joël, derived from the Hebrew name Joel, meaning "Yahweh is God." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yo" (God) and "el" (God), with the Dutch suffix "-ijn" adding a familiar, affectionate tone.
Jolijn is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, reflecting the linguistic and cultural traditions of the Low Countries where such diminutive forms are common.
Jolijn currently ranks #1,484 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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