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Margje

Quick answerMargje is a diminutive form of Marga or Margot, ultimately derived from the Latin name Margarita, which means "pearl" (from Latin margarita).

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#87
TrendVintage
Peak year1930
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrisian/Dutch
CultureNorthern European
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 7
Global rank#87

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Margje

Margje is a diminutive form of Marga or Margot, ultimately derived from the Latin name Margarita, which means "pearl" (from Latin margarita).

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Etymology

Margje is a diminutive form of Marga or Margot, ultimately derived from the Latin name Margarita, which means "pearl" (from Latin margarita). The name has Germanic and Scandinavian linguistic roots, particularly common in Frisian and Dutch-speaking regions.

The name is primarily used in Frisian, Dutch, and Northern European cultures, with historical documentation in the Netherlands and Frisia dating back several centuries as a regional variant of Margaret.

Margje currently ranks #87 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.

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