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Marketa

MAR-keh-tah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

673

Peak Year

#44 in 1984

First Recorded

1954

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Czech and Slovak form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites,' meaning 'pearl.'

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Markéta Irglová

    Czech singer-songwriter, Oscar winner for 'Falling Slowly'.

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