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Maaret

Quick answerMaaret derives from Arabic roots meaning "bitter" or "punishment," related to the word "marra" (to pass through or afflict).

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#498
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#498

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maaret

Maaret derives from Arabic roots meaning "bitter" or "punishment," related to the word "marra" (to pass through or afflict).

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Etymology

Maaret derives from Arabic roots meaning "bitter" or "punishment," related to the word "marra" (to pass through or afflict). The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, with historical significance in the Levant, particularly associated with the Syrian town of Ma'arat al-Nu'man.

Maaret currently ranks #498 in the United States as a girl's name.

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