Dutch

Madelief

Pronounced mah-duh-LEEFShare

Meaning: Daisy

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Madelief comes from the Dutch word for daisy. Its botanical meaning is direct and specific, with an established use as a feminine name in the Netherlands.

Nicknames

  • Lief
  • Maddie

Spellings & variants

  • Madeliefje

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Madelief comes from Dutch.

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