Margarida
Portuguese · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Margarida
Margarida means "pearl" and derives from Latin "margarita," which came from Greek "margarites," ultimately traceable to Sanskrit "mañjarī" or similar Indo-European roots.
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Etymology
Margarida means "pearl" and derives from Latin "margarita," which came from Greek "margarites," ultimately traceable to Sanskrit "mañjarī" or similar Indo-European roots. The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Catalan-speaking cultures, with historical significance in Portugal and Spain, particularly among Christian populations and royalty.
Margarida currently ranks #14,346 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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