Marietjie
From Latin Maria: "of the sea" or "beloved".
Meaning and origin
Marietjie is the Afrikaans petname for Maria, using the -tjie diminutive suffix characteristic of Dutch and Afrikaans affectionate naming.
How to pronounce Marietjie
| Afrikaans (South Africa) | mah-REE-chee |
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