Jelle

Jelle is a predominantly male Frisian and Dutch first name.

Etymology

There are two different etymological explanations:

  • Westerlauwers: Valuable; common word roots with money
  • Southern Netherlands: Shortcut to Guilelmus ( Wilhelm )

Bearers of the name

  • Jelle De Bock (* 1988), Belgian footballer
  • Willem Jelle Faber ( stage name Mac Zimms; b. 1970 ), Dutch trance DJ and producer
  • Jelle Quirinus Goes ( b. 1970 ), Dutch football coach
  • Jelle Klaasen ( born 1984 ), Dutch darts player
  • Jelle Nijdam ( b. 1963 ), Dutch cyclist
  • Jelle Posthuma (* 1990), a Dutch road bicycle racer
  • Jelle ten Rouwelaar ( born 1980 ), Dutch footballer
  • Jelle Van Damme ( b. 1983 ), Belgian footballer
  • Jelle Vanendert ( born 1985 ), Belgian cyclist
  • Jelle Vossen ( * 1989), Belgian footballer
  • Jelle Zijlstra (1918-2001), Dutch economist and politician
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