Margarete
German · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Margarete
The name 'Margarete' means "pearl," derived from the Greek word *margarites* (μαργαρίτης).
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Etymology
The name 'Margarete' means "pearl," derived from the Greek word *margarites* (μαργαρίτης). It is widely used in Christian cultures, particularly in German-speaking and Scandinavian regions, and was borne by several saints, including Saint Margaret of Antioch, a prominent early Christian martyr.
Margarete currently ranks #12,703 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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