Margarite
Latin/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Margarite
Margarite derives from the Latin "margarita," meaning "pearl," which comes from Greek "margarites" (μαργαρίτης), ultimately tracing to Sanskrit origins through trade route linguistics.
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Etymology
Margarite derives from the Latin "margarita," meaning "pearl," which comes from Greek "margarites" (μαργαρίτης), ultimately tracing to Sanskrit origins through trade route linguistics. The name has been used predominantly in Christian cultures, particularly in Romance language-speaking countries, and gained historical prominence through Saint Margaret of Antioch, an early Christian martyr venerated in Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Margarite currently ranks #18,172 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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