Germanic compound name from the elements 'god' en 'lieve', which mean 'god', 'deity' and 'sweet', 'loving'. It holds relation to the Old English as well - hence the second meaning.
The name is used in Flanders in honor of the saint Godelieve. She is the patron saint of Gistel.
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