What origin is the name Maritje?

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

What are good brother names for Maritje?

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

Maritje

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maritje

Maritje

Girl

Dutch

3 syllables

Maritje is a Dutch girl's name meaning "Means "little bitter" or "little beloved"; a Dutch diminutive of Maria".

Maritje is a girl's name of Dutch origin meaning "Means "little bitter" or "little beloved"; a Dutch diminutive of Maria". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Maritje mean?

Means "little bitter" or "little beloved"; a Dutch diminutive of Maria.

How popular is Maritje?

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What does Maritje mean?

Maritje is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Means "little bitter" or "little beloved"; a Dutch diminutive of Maria.".

How popular is Maritje?

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Brother names that go with Maritje

Ruben Koen Bram Sander Niels Jesper

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Maritje.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Maritje at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: M
Ends with: -je
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

7-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Maritje?

Maritje means "Means "little bitter" or "little beloved"; a Dutch diminutive of Maria." — these names share that spirit.

Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
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)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)