Mette-Maria
Scandinavian · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Mette-Maria
Mette-Maria is a Scandinavian compound name combining Mette (a diminutive of Margarethe, from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl") and Maria (from Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").
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Etymology
Mette-Maria is a Scandinavian compound name combining Mette (a diminutive of Margarethe, from Greek "margarites" meaning "pearl") and Maria (from Hebrew "Miriam," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). The name is primarily used in Danish and Norwegian cultures, particularly among Protestant communities, with roots in Northern European naming traditions dating back to medieval times.
Mette-Maria currently ranks #2,507 in the United States as a girl's name.
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