The baby name Grietje is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "GREE-tyuh".
Grietje is a Dutch feminine given name that is a diminutive form of the name Margaretha, which means "pearl" in Greek. The name has been in use in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is still a common name in the Netherlands today, although it is more often used as a middle name than a first name.
The pronunciation of Grietje is "GREE-tyuh" in Dutch. The name is typically spelled with the letters "ie" in Dutch, which is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. In English, the name may be pronounced with a hard "g" sound, as in "GRIET-jee," or with a soft "g" sound, as in "GREECH-uh." The name may also be spelled as Greetje or Griet.
The name Grietje is a combination of two elements: "griet," which is a diminutive form of the name Margaretha, and the suffix "-je," which is a common diminutive suffix in Dutch. The name is typically given to girls, although it is not exclusively a feminine name. Grietje is a name with a long history and a strong cultural significance in the Netherlands, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional Dutch name for their child.
Grietje has the following similar or variant Names
- Griet |
- Grietie |
- Grietjen |
- Grietke |
- Grietse |
- Grietve |
- Grietze |
- Grietjie
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