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feminine · Dutch origin
Betje is a Dutch diminutive pet form of Elisabeth, which traces back through Latin and Greek to the Hebrew name Elisheba, composed of elements meaning God and oath or abundance. It has long been used as an affectionate everyday form of the name in the Netherlands, functioning similarly to Betty or Bette in English-speaking contexts. Related forms include Betteke, Bet, and the fuller Dutch name Elisabeth.
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