Meta
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Meta
Meta is a short form of Margareta or Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Germanic and Greek linguistic roots, with "meta" also functioning as a prefix meaning "beyond" or "self-referential" in modern usage.
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Etymology
Meta is a short form of Margareta or Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." The name has Germanic and Greek linguistic roots, with "meta" also functioning as a prefix meaning "beyond" or "self-referential" in modern usage.
The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in German, Dutch, and Nordic countries, with historical usage among Christian populations; it gained modern prominence through the tech company Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook.
Meta currently ranks #10,072 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1892.
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