Save Gender Feminine Usage Dutch (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈtrœy̯.tjə/, /ˈtrœy̯.t͡ɕə/ [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsTruitjen (archaic) Meaning & History Diminutive of Trui, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -tje.This name is not to be confused with the Dutch word truitje meaning "little jumper, little sweater" (as in, a piece of clothing).