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Margarethe

MAR-guh-ret-uh

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

62

Peak Year

#8 in 1891

First Recorded

1891

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A German and Scandinavian form of Margaret, which is derived from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Margarethe von Trotta

    Acclaimed German film director and actress.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

NobleElegantWiseResilient

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