Stijntje
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Stijntje
Stijntje is a Dutch diminutive form of Stijn, which derives from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning "majestic" or "venerable." The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions, particularly the Netherlands and Flanders, with roots in Christian tradition given its connection to Saint Augustine.
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Etymology
Stijntje is a Dutch diminutive form of Stijn, which derives from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning "majestic" or "venerable." The name is primarily used in Dutch-speaking regions, particularly the Netherlands and Flanders, with roots in Christian tradition given its connection to Saint Augustine.
Stijntje currently ranks #93 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1885.
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