Maartje

Maartje is the Dutch variant of the name Martina, which is considered the female counterpart of Martin. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Roman surname Martinus as well as the Latin term martius, which means 'dedicated to (the Roman god of war) Mars.'

What does the name Maartje mean?

Maartje represents the Dutch form of Martina, which is associated with the name Martin. The name originates from the ancient Roman surname Martinus and the Latin word martius, which means 'dedicated to Mars.' Therefore, Maartje is interpreted as 'the one dedicated to Mars.' In the Netherlands, this girl's name is relatively well-known and widespread. A prominent bearer is the Dutch actress Maartje van de Wetering.

Where does the name Maartje come from?

The name Maartje has Latin roots and means 'the one dedicated to Mars.' The Latin

How do you pronounce Maartje?

Maartje is pronounced approximately like 'Martje,' with the 'aa' elongated.

When is the name day of Maartje?

The name day for Maartje is celebrated on January 30 (Martina of Rome) and November 11 (Martin of Tours).

Popularity

In Germany, Maartje is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 2,718th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, which places it 4,871st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,475th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maart / Smarti

Famous people

• Maartje Verhoef (Model)