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Origin: German

Meaning: Spear ruler

Jerilene is a girl’s name of Old German origin. Closely related to Geraldine, it shares the meaning “spear ruler.” The spear is arguably the earliest form of weaponry in the history of humanity. Used as a tool for hunting, fishing, and warfare, mastery over the spear has always meant mastery over one’s destiny. And if that’s something you wish for your little one, Jerilene can surely nudge them down that road.