Jolly

See also: jolly

English

Etymology

  • Cognate to the French name Jolie. It derives from the Old French word joli (merriness).
  • In Punjab (India) it is a corruption of the word jalli.

Proper noun

Jolly

  1. A female given name.
  2. A surname.
  3. A place name:
    1. An unincorporated community in Pike County, Georgia, United States.
    2. An unincorporated community in Newton County, Missouri, United States.
    3. A minor city in Clay County, Texas, United States.
    4. Alternative spelling of Jouli, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Derived terms

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