Tjeerd is a masculine given name of West Frisian origin that is common in the Netherlands. Like Tjaard, the name is derived from Germanic ''Thiadward'' ("strong among/protector of the people").Tjeerd
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for given names in the Netherlands. Notable people with the name include: *

Tjeerd van Albada Tjeerd Sicco van Albada (born 14 October 1936) is a Dutch astronomer and emeritus professor of Astronomy at the University of Groningen. Career Van Albada was born on 14 October 1936 in Akkrum. He obtained his PhD in mathematics and natural scie ...

(born 1936), Dutch astronomer * (1923–2010), Dutch-born American geologist and oceanographer *

Tjeerd Boersma Tjeerd Boersma (22 February 1915 – 3 June 1985) was a Dutch sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics. References External links * 1915 births 1985 deaths Athletes (track and field) ...

(1915–1985), Dutch sprinter *

Tjeerd Borstlap Tjeerd Borstlap (born January 10, 1955) is a former field hockey player from the Netherlands, who played eight international matches for the Dutch National Men's Team in the years 1978–1979 under coach Wim van Heumen. He played club hockey f ...

(born 1955), Dutch field hockey player *

Tjeerd Bottema Tjeerd (Tsjeard) Bottema (6 February 1884 in Langezwaag – 8 March 1978 in Katwijk) was a Dutch painter, illustrator and book cover designer. Biography Bottema was a student at Kunstnijverheidsschool Quellinus and the Rijksakademie van b ...

(1884–1978), Dutch painter, illustrator and book cover designer *

Tjeerd van Dekken Tjeerd Rienk van Dekken (born 14 May 1967) is a Dutch politician and former communication employee. As a member of the Labour Party (Partij van de Arbeid) he was an MP between 17 June 2010 and 23 March 2017. He focuses on matters of sports pol ...

(born 1967), Dutch Labour Party politician *

Tjeerd Korf Tjeerd Eize Korf (born 11 May 1983) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker. Career Born in Emmeloord, Korf began his career with Flevo Boys. He has also played professionally for FC Zwolle and SBV Excelsior Exce ...

(born 1983), Dutch footballer *

Tjeerd Oosterhuis Tjeerd-Pieter David Oosterhuis (; born 25 December 1971), also known as TJ Oosterhuis, is a Dutch musician, songwriter and producer known internationally for his chart topping work with Madcon, Kelly Rowland and Estelle. His production of Frea ...

(born 1971), Dutch musician, songwriter and producer *

Tjeerd Pasma Tjeerd Pasma (24 June 1904 – 28 December 1944) was a Dutch modern pentathlete The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport consisting of fencing (one-touch épée), freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross co ...

(1904–1944), Dutch modern pentathlete * Tjeerd Daniel van Scheltinga (1914–1994), Dutch chess master

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Dutch masculine given names {{given name

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