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Jirina
Jirina The dual association with Saint George and the Czech word for dahlia gives Jiřina a character that combines strength and natural beauty in specifically Czech terms. Characters with this name are deeply embedded in Bohemian culture — women whose identity is inseparable from the Czech landscape and its seasonal rhythms.
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