Trientje
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Trientje
Trientje is a Dutch diminutive form derived from the name Trijn or Trijntje, which itself comes from Katrina or Catherina, ultimately rooted in the Greek name Aikaterine meaning "pure." The name was primarily used in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking regions, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods, with documented usage among Dutch and Flemish populations.
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Etymology
Trientje is a Dutch diminutive form derived from the name Trijn or Trijntje, which itself comes from Katrina or Catherina, ultimately rooted in the Greek name Aikaterine meaning "pure." The name was primarily used in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking regions, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods, with documented usage among Dutch and Flemish populations.
Trientje currently ranks #99 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1900.
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