Marit
MAH-rit
Popularity
#9966
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Swedish
Total Births
786
Peak Year
#21 in 2017
First Recorded
1947
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Marit is a Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, a Greek name meaning 'pearl'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Marit Bjørgen
Norwegian cross-country skier, most decorated Olympian.
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