Margrete
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Margrete
Margrete means "pearl" and derives from the Greek name Margarita (margarites), which comes from the Greek word "margaros" meaning pearl.
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Etymology
Margrete means "pearl" and derives from the Greek name Margarita (margarites), which comes from the Greek word "margaros" meaning pearl. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway, and has been borne by Danish and Norwegian royalty throughout history, most notably Queen Margrete II of Denmark.
Margrete currently ranks #5,516 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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