Pietje
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pietje
Pietje is a Dutch diminutive form of Pieter, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same etymological root as Peter, stemming from the Greek word "petra" (πέτρα).
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Etymology
Pietje is a Dutch diminutive form of Pieter, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same etymological root as Peter, stemming from the Greek word "petra" (πέτρα).
Pietje is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is commonly associated with Christian contexts given its derivation from Saint Peter, though it has become a secular given name in modern usage.
Pietje currently ranks #91 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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