Marketa
Czech · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Marketa
Marketa is the Czech and Slovak form of Margaret, derived from the Latin name Margareta, which comes from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name has roots in Christian tradition, particularly associated with Saint Margaret, and is predominantly used in Czech, Slovak, and other Central European cultures within Christian communities, with historical prevalence in medieval and modern Eastern European societies.
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Etymology
Marketa is the Czech and Slovak form of Margaret, derived from the Latin name Margareta, which comes from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name has roots in Christian tradition, particularly associated with Saint Margaret, and is predominantly used in Czech, Slovak, and other Central European cultures within Christian communities, with historical prevalence in medieval and modern Eastern European societies.
Marketa currently ranks #19,163 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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