Engeltje

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Engeltje is a diminutive form of the Dutch word "engel" which means "angel". The name, therefore, means "little angel".
Pronunciation
ENG-əl-tyə(Dutch, West Frisian)
The name is pronounced as "EN-GELT-YE" with the stress placed on the second syllable.
Popularity
Engeltje is not a common name outside of the Netherlands and Belgium.

cartoon of the name Engeltje
Cartoon of Engeltje

Engeltje Name meanings & History

Engeltje is a diminutive form of the Dutch word "engel" which means "angel". The name, therefore, means "little angel". Strictly feminine form of Engel. In the Netherlands, the name is often associated with the Dutch word engeltje meaning "little angel". Also compare Engelke. Engeltje is a name that is mainly used in the Netherlands and Belgium, where it remains popular. It is a perfect name for parents who are looking for a timeless and meaningful name for their baby girl.

Zodiac Sign of Engeltje: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Engeltje:

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Environment

N: Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging

G: Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious

L: Lover,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Luscious

T: Touchy,Testy,Tacky,Tireless,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Truth

J: Journal,Joy,Journey,Judicial,Justice,Jester

Engeltje is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Engeltje

Engelina, Engelberta, Engeline, Engel, and Engelien.