Martje
Fact sheet
- Name
- Martje
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Martje is a Frisian and Dutch form of the names Martha and Martina. As a variant of Martha, Martje means 'the mistress' or 'the ruler', derived from the Aramaic martâ for 'mistress, ruler'.
What does the name Martje mean?
Martje is a Frisian and Dutch form of the names Martha and Martina. As a variant of Martha, Martje means 'the mistress' or 'the ruler', derived from the Aramaic martâ for 'mistress, ruler'. As a variant of Martina, the name Martje traces back to Martin or the ancient Roman name Martinus and the Latin word martius for 'dedicated to (the Roman god of war) Mars'. Thus, the girl's name Martje has the meaning 'the one dedicated to Mars'. The name Martje is primarily found in the Netherlands today. Similar names that also derive from both Martha and Martina include Marte and Martie.
Where does the name Martje come from?
The etymology of Martje is a feminine first name of Aramaic and Latin origin with meanings such as 'the mistress' or 'the one dedicated to Mars' and others. Aramaic Latin
How do you pronounce Martje?
Sound & pronunciation of Martje: The name Martje is two syllables and has a North German influence. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Mart-je' [ˈmaʁt.jə], with the emphasis on the first syllable. The open A at the beginning gives the name warmth and directness. The consonant combination '-rtj' creates a characteristic density in the middle part, before the unstressed, soft E at the end gently rounds off the name. Martje thus appears down-to-earth yet refined - clearly structured, calm, and distinct in sound.
When is the name day of Martje?
As a variant of Martha, Martje has its name day on January 19 and July 29. As a variant of Martina, the name day for Martje is on January 30 (Martina of Rome) and November 11 (Martin of Tours).
Popularity
Martje is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009 at 971st place. In the last ten years, Martje has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,161st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,069th.
Nicknames & pet names
Maddi / Marti / Martie / Martsche / Smartie
Similar first names
Famous people
- Hanne-Martje Münther (German artist)
- Martje Saljé (German bell ringer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Martje
What does the name Martje mean?
Martje means 'the mistress' or 'the one dedicated to Mars'. The origin of the name is Aramaic and Latin.
Is Martje a girl's name?
Yes, Martje is a typical girl's name, especially popular in the Netherlands.
What nicknames are there for Martje?
There are various nicknames for the name Martje, such as Maddi, Marti, Martie, Martsche, and Smartie.
How is Martje pronounced?
Martje is generally pronounced as 'Mart-ye', with the 'j' sounding like a 'y'. The pronunciation may vary slightly by region.