Margita
Latin/Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Margita
Margita is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Latin "Margarita," which means "pearl" and comes from the Greek "margarites." The name is primarily used in Slavic-speaking countries, particularly Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland, with roots in Christian traditions where Saint Margaret of Antioch was venerated.
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Etymology
Margita is a diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Latin "Margarita," which means "pearl" and comes from the Greek "margarites." The name is primarily used in Slavic-speaking countries, particularly Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland, with roots in Christian traditions where Saint Margaret of Antioch was venerated.
Margita currently ranks #9,874 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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