Antje
Frisian · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Antje
Antje is a diminutive form of Antonia, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of inestimable worth" or "priceless." The name has Germanic roots through its adoption and adaptation in Northern European languages.
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Etymology
Antje is a diminutive form of Antonia, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of inestimable worth" or "priceless." The name has Germanic roots through its adoption and adaptation in Northern European languages.
Antje is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, with no specific religious association; it gained cultural prominence in Northern Europe during the medieval and early modern periods.
Antje currently ranks #10,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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