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Jootje name meaning

“God adds; God is gracious”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
European
Syllables
3
Popularity
#4,144

Jootje is a masculine name commonly linked to the Dutch diminutive of Jo, meaning “God adds” or “God is gracious”. Jo can shorten either Joseph or Johannes. These Hebrew names supply the two meanings, so the interpretation depends on which longer name Jo represents.

What does Jootje mean?

God adds; God is gracious

In Indonesian: Tuhan menambahkan; Tuhan berbelas kasih

Origin and cultural usage of Jootje

Jootje is a Dutch diminutive of Jo, which can shorten Joseph or Johannes. These Hebrew names respectively mean ‘he adds’ and ‘God is gracious’.

Linguistic originEuropean, Hebrew
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withJ · Jo

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Name combinations with Jootje

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jootje, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Jootje Gilbert Elon

    Meaning of each word

    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Gilbert: bright pledge
    • Elon: oak tree
  • Jootje Yosafat Arnoldus

    Meaning of each word

    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Yosafat: the Lord has judged
    • Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
  • Jootje Vianney

    Meaning of each word

    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Vianney: from a place named Vianney
  • Yustinus Jootje Ezer

    Meaning of each word

    • Yustinus: just, upholding justice
    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Ezer: help, assistance
  • Jootje Marcelino

    Meaning of each word

    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Marcelino: related to the name Marcellus
  • Jootje Sion Danil

    Meaning of each word

    • Jootje: God adds; God is gracious
    • Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
    • Danil: God is my judge

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How to pronounce Jootje

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦪꦺꦴꦲꦺꦴꦕꦺ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮚᮧᮇᮎᮨ

Is Jootje a boy’s name?

Yes, Jootje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Jootje ranks #4,144 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Jootje

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Jootje

  • Jootje Gozal · b. 1936
  • Jootje Kulon
  • Jootje Sampaleng · b. 1960
  • Jootje Sondak

FAQ about the name Jootje

What is the meaning of Jootje?

Jootje means God adds; God is gracious. Jootje is a Dutch diminutive of Jo, which can shorten Joseph or Johannes. These Hebrew names respectively mean ‘he adds’ and ‘God is gracious’.

Is Jootje a boy’s name?

Yes, Jootje is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Jootje?

Jootje is of European and Hebrew origin.

How many syllables does Jootje have?

Jootje has 3 syllables (Jo-o-tje) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Jootje?

Jootje ranks #4,144 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Jootje?

Some ideas: Jootje Gilbert Elon; Jootje Yosafat Arnoldus; Jootje Vianney.

Famous people named Jootje?

Notable people named Jootje include Jootje Gozal, Jootje Kulon, Jootje Sampaleng.

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