Given name
Grietje
“resembling a pearl”
Grietje is a variant of Greta. One German interpretation is “resembling a pearl.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Grietje is a variant of Greta. One German interpretation is “resembling a pearl.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Grietje is an affectionate form of Margaret. Margaret has been associated with Greek and Hebrew naming traditions. The precise derivation is uncertain.
Explained through its name family
Grietje’s family of names
Grietje is an affectionate form of Margaret. Grietje has a related form in Greta. Grietje is an affectionate form of Griet.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 3
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Grietje
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