Maritje

Maritje is translated in German as 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the embittered', 'the well-nourished', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', or 'the star of the sea'. The name is regarded as a Dutch diminutive of Maria, which has its origin in the biblical Hebrew Mirjam.

What does the name Maritje mean?

The meaning of Maritje in German includes 'the beloved', 'the untamed', 'the embittered', 'the well-nourished', 'the one coming from the sea', 'the drop of the sea', as well as 'the star of the sea'. The name is a Dutch diminutive of Maria and is derived from the biblical Hebrew Mirjam. Although the exact origin is unclear, it is believed to have ancient Egyptian roots, derived from mry, meaning 'beloved'. Maria and its original form Mirjam are among the most widely used Christian girl names, with variants such as Marita, Marite, Merri, and Merry also existing. The name has become particularly known through the mother of Jesus and symbolizes pure and deeply felt love in this context.

Where does the name Maritje come from?

The etymology of Maritje can be traced back to a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew and ancient Egyptian origin meaning 'the beloved'. Ancient Egyptian and Old Aramaic show the following

How do you pronounce Maritje?

Ma-rit-je

When is the name day of Maritje?

The name days for Maritje are January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Maritje is a rare first name. It has never ranked in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest position at 748th place in 1994. Between 1984 and 2024, Maritje was used as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, earning it the 7,542nd place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.