The baby name Marjet is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-yet (Dutch: /ˈmɑr.jɛt/).
Marjet is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Marjet is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAR-yet (Dutch: /ˈmɑr.jɛt/).
Marjet is Dutch in Origin.
Marjet is a Dutch given name, a familiar short form of Margaretha/Margriet, ultimately tracing to Greek margarites "pearl" via Latin Margarita. In the Low Countries the broader Margaret family became widespread through the medieval cult of Saint Margaret of Antioch; Marjet reflects the later Dutch taste for clipped, intimate forms. It appears in Dutch and Flemish use and saw particular warmth in the mid-20th century alongside peers like Annet and Liesbet.
Variants within Dutch include Margaretha, Margriet, Margreet, Greet, Griet, Grietje, Rita, and Greta; related international equivalents are Margaret (English), Marguerite (French), Margherita (Italian), Margarita (Spanish), Margareta (Scandinavian/Slavic), and Margit or Marit in Northern Europe. Pet forms include Jet, Jette, Jetje, and Marjetje. The core meaning remains "pearl," carrying associations of rarity, purity, and quiet strength - qualities long linked to the name through both gemstone lore and saintly tradition.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 0 | #37 | 1 | 1,051 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| NL | 0 | #370 | 22 | 2,481 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #767 | 190 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Marjet is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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