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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJill
/dʒɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A female given name.
"Jill is known for her adventurous spirit and love for nature." - 2
A term used in the phrase 'Jack and Jill', referring to a boy and girl.
"In the nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill went up the hill."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Jill' is of Middle English origin, derived from the name 'Juliana', which itself comes from the Latin 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'. Historically, it has been used as a diminutive form of 'Gillian' or 'Juliet'. Over time, 'Jill' has become a standalone name often associated with a female character in nursery rhymes and folklore.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jill" is said worldwide
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吉尔
Transliteration: Jí ěr
"吉尔是个很好的朋友。"
질
Transliteration: Jil
"질은 매우 친절한 친구입니다."
Jill
Transliteration: Jill
"Jill est une amie très fidèle."
Jill
Transliteration: Jill
"Jill ist sehr kreativ."
Jill
Transliteration: Jill
"Jill è una persona gentile."
Jill
Transliteration: Jill
"Jill es muy divertida."
Jill
Transliteration: Jill
"Jill é uma amiga leal."
जिल
Transliteration: Jil
"जिल एक अच्छी दोस्त है।"
ジル
Transliteration: Jiru
"ジルはとても優しい友達です。"
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