Geertje name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Germanic
Usage: Frisian and Dutch
Pronunciation: ge(e)-rt-je
Meaning: Spear and Force
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What does Geertje mean?

Girl name Geertje is dominantly used in Frisian and Dutch, meaning of Geertje is "Spear or Force" is rooted from Germanic. Geertje is a diminutive of Geertruida. Geertruida is variation of virtuous and admired Gertrude.

Geertruida is form of Gertrud in Frisian and Dutch languages. Geertruida notably is used in Dutch and Frisian came from Germanic, meaning of Geertruida is "Force and Spear". Geertje is short of Gertrude.

Gertrude is variation of age-old and famed Gertrud. Meaning of Gertrude is Force and Power has origin in Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Geertje?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Geertje is ge(e)-rt-je. geer-tje is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

How popular is the name Geertje?

Geertje is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use. And also in Belgium. Also, Geertje is a familiar name in Germany and Indonesia. According to our findings, at least 5000 people have been bestowed Geertje around the globe.

Facts

Geertje in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands711207827744
Sweden71189
Denmark7050

Numerological analysis of Geertje

You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. Love is most important in your life. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. You are being too hard on people when it comes to their beliefs because you feel the constant urge to prove your theories. Open up if you want to take relationships to the next level and establish a better connection with people.

Other names similar to Geertje, for would be parents

  •  Suus - Noteworthy Suus commonly is used in Dutch, meaning of Suus is "Lily". Its origin is in Hebrew is bestowed upon girls
  •  Marga means The Pearl used for baby girls, used prevalently in English, Dutch and Estonian is originated from Old Greek
  •  Gala - Unconventional girl name Gala means "Single, Shining or Singer" mostly used in English and Russian came from Latin and Middle
  •  Loïs - Celebrated Loïs mainly is used in Dutch, meaning of Loïs is "Illustrious or Fighting" has its origin in Old Greek and German is a baby girl name
  •  Bas - Well-Known unisex name Bas is originated from Celtic and Old Greek, Bas means "From Sebaste" is used commonly in English and Dutch

Famous people named Geertje

  • Geertje Dircx, She was hired as a wetnurse to the painter's son Titus
  • Geertje Wielema, freestyle and backstroke swimmer

Sources

  1. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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