Margrit
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Margrit
Margrit is a Swiss German diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Greek linguistic roots and comes through Latin (Margarita) into Germanic languages.
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Etymology
Margrit is a Swiss German diminutive form of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Greek linguistic roots and comes through Latin (Margarita) into Germanic languages.
Margrit is primarily used in Swiss German-speaking regions and among German-speaking Protestant and Catholic populations, with notable use in Switzerland during the 20th century. The name reflects Germanic cultural adaptation of the widespread Christian name Margaret, which has been used across European Christianity for centuries.
Margrit currently ranks #17,505 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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