Guusje
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- Name
- Guusje
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- Girl name
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The first name Guusje is a Dutch short and pet form of Augusta, Auguste, and Augustine, or also a feminine variant of Gustaaf. It derives from Augusta and carries the meaning 'the venerable' or 'the exalted'.
What does the name Guusje mean?
Guusje is a girl's name that is considered a Dutch short and pet form of Augusta, Auguste, and Augustine, as well as a feminine form of Gustaaf. When considering the derivation from Augusta, the name means 'the venerable' or 'the exalted'. The origin is found in Latin, where the word augustus stands for 'sacred', 'exalted', or 'venerable'. Assuming Gustaaf is the root, the name could also mean 'the goddess with the staff', 'the glory', or 'the friend'. It is composed of the Old Norse words gautar for 'the Goth' and stafr for 'the staff'. In its male form, Guus is used in the Netherlands.
Where does the name Guusje come from?
The name Guusje has its roots in the Old Norse and Latin languages and means 'the venerable' or 'the exalted'.
How do you pronounce Guusje?
Guusje is pronounced approximately like 'Gus-je'.
Popularity
In Germany, Guusje is a rather rare first name. It has never ranked in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best position in the first name charts in 2015 at rank 1,852. Over the last ten years, Guusje has been given as a first name less than 10 times there, placing it at rank 5,065 in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, the name ranks 7,542 in Austria.
Frequently asked questions about the name Guusje
What does the name Guusje mean?
Guusje is a diminutive and pet form of Augusta and means 'the venerable' or 'the exalted'.
Where does the name Guusje come from?
The name has its roots in Latin and Old Norse, occurring both in the Netherlands and in Dutch-speaking regions.
Is Guusje a popular name?
The popularity of Guusje varies, but in the Netherlands, the name is increasingly appreciated and is often seen as a charming choice for girls.