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Margarita

mahr-gah-REE-tah

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginGreek

The Story of Margarita

Like a pearl formed in quiet depths, this name carries a classic elegance that promises to shine brightly for your daughter.

Margarita originates from the Greek word 'margarites,' meaning 'pearl.' This name graced ancient Greece and subsequently traveled through Roman and later European cultures, associated with the revered gem valued for its lustrous beauty. It became particularly popular in Spain and Latin America, embraced for its elegant sound and the precious imagery it evoked, a timeless connection to oceanic treasures.

There is a gentle grace in the sound of 'Margarita,' a name that feels both sophisticated and warm. When you imagine writing it on a delicate birth announcement, it feels poised and meaningful. This name suggests a daughter with an inner luminescence, possessing a quiet intelligence and a kindness that mirrors the serene beauty of its namesake, the pearl.

What It Means

From the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl."

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Margarita Levieva

    Russian-American actress

  • Margarita Simonyan

    Russian journalist and editor-in-chief

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulIntelligentKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#600 in 1957

Total Births

40,316

First Recorded

1880

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