What origin is the name Rietje?

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

What are good brother names for Rietje?

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

Rietje

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rietje

Rietje

Girl

Dutch

2 syllables

Rietje is a Dutch girl's name meaning "Little pearl".

Rietje is a girl's name of Dutch origin meaning "Little pearl". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Dutch
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Rietje mean?

Little pearl

How popular is Rietje?

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Quick answers about Rietje

What does Rietje mean?

Rietje is a girl name of Dutch origin meaning "Little pearl".

How popular is Rietje?

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Brother names that go with Rietje

Ruben Koen Bram Sander Niels Jesper

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Rietje.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rietje at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: R
Ends with: -je
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Rietje?

Rietje means "Little pearl" — 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)

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