Margarida
mar-gah-REE-dah
Margarida is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “The Portuguese and Catalan form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. It is a classic name symbolizing purity and beauty.”, and peaked in popularity in 1972.
What Margarida Means
“The Portuguese and Catalan form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. It is a classic name symbolizing purity and beauty.”
The Story of Margarida
Hear a name carried on the Iberian winds, the sound of a luminous gem from ancient Greek shores.
Margarida is the elegant Portuguese and Catalan embodiment of Margaret, tracing its roots to the Greek 'margarites', meaning pearl. This name has graced royal houses and common folk alike across Southern Europe for centuries, symbolizing purity.
When you call out 'Margarida', you invoke an image of serene beauty and steadfast character for your child. It is a name for a daughter who will possess a quiet strength, a natural elegance, and a luminous spirit that shines from within.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Margarita Teresa of Spain
Infanta of Spain and Holy Roman Empress.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#6 in 1972
Total Births
27
First Recorded
1922
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