Margarita
Spanish · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Margarita
Margarita derives from the Latin "margarita," meaning "pearl," which itself comes from Greek "margarites." The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in Christian traditions, particularly in Catholic Spain and Latin America.
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Etymology
Margarita derives from the Latin "margarita," meaning "pearl," which itself comes from Greek "margarites." The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in Christian traditions, particularly in Catholic Spain and Latin America.
Margarita currently ranks #1,893 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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