I think the spelling cinches the connection for me.
Think Miriel from LOTR, versus the elaborate Mirielle from the real world. Totally different names, but not really.
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"How wonderful it is that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve upon the world." -Ann FrankMama to my "bright star"
Clarisse Bituin and Wife to
Julius.
Mahal na mahal from our little family to yours!