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powerful warrior woman
unhappy, unlucky one
shining light, bright one
man of peace
resolute protector
bright, shining one
God has consoled
gift of God
flourishing, prosperous
famous warrior
woman from Magdala
Frenchman
gentle, loyal one
murmuring rock, ambush rock
rich spear, lucky warrior
oath of God
strife, war
bold counsel
gift of Yahweh
belonging to Clement
constellation in the northern sky
luck, prosperity
light, illumination
sea ruler
possibly from a- (not) + treo (tremble)
Jerusalem (poetic)
beautiful voice
star
of Mars, warlike
pure, maiden
lion of God
wild rose
prosperous in war
bride
great brightness, sea circle
famous warrior
gift, from the sea
pearl
great, venerable, majestic
peaceful, gentle as a dove
asked for, prayed for
sweet singer
of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan
life, living
God has remembered
severe, strict
hardworking, industrious
God beholds, foresight
wise protector
God is my strength
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