Roeltje

Roeltje Name meanings & History

Roeltje is a diminutive form of the name Roelie, which is a variant of the name Rosalie. Rosalie is derived from the Latin name Rosa, which means "rose." Therefore, Roeltje's meaning is "little rose.". When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -tje to the original name. But when borne by a male person, this name is simply a pet form because of the diminutive suffix. Roeltje is a Dutch name, primarily used in the Netherlands.