What origin is the name Leentje?

Leentje comes from Dutch naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Leentje?

Names from the same dutch tradition pair naturally with Leentje — for example Ruben, Koen, Bram. You can browse more on our dutch names page.

Leentje

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Leentje

Leentje

Girl

Dutch

2 syllables

Leentje is a Dutch girl's name meaning "Little Magdalena".

With Dutch roots, Leentje is a girl name that means "Little Magdalena". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Little Magdalena

Popularity

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Quick answers about Leentje

What does Leentje mean?

Leentje is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Little Magdalena".

How popular is Leentje?

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Brother names that go with Leentje

Ruben Koen Bram Sander Niels Jesper

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Leentje.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Leentje

Leentje means "Little Magdalena" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)