Margaret: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a pearl”

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مارگریٹ

Μαργαρίτης

Margaret (مارگریٹ, Greek Μαργαρίτης) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a pearl”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Margaret.

Margaret at a glance

Meaning: a pearl
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: mar-gret
Syllables: 2
Letters: 8
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Margaret

In English: a pearl
اردو میں معنی: موتی

Origin and history of Margaret

From Greek margaritēs, meaning 'a pearl'. Margarita is the form common in Goa and Latin America.

Base wordGreek margaritēs

How to say and write Margaret

Say it: mar-gret2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Margaret
Urdu: مارگریٹ
Original script: Μαργαρίτης
Other spellings: Margarita · Marguerite · Maggie · Greta
Known bearer: St Margaret of Antioch
Themes: Beauty

Sibling names for Margaret

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Names like Margaret

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Questions about the name Margaret

What does the name Margaret mean?

Margaret means “a pearl”. In Urdu: موتی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Margaret a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Margaret is a girl’s name.

Is Margaret a Christian name?

Yes. Margaret is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek margaritēs, meaning 'a pearl'. Margarita is the form common in Goa and Latin America.

How do you pronounce Margaret?

Say it “mar-gret”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Margaret in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Margaret is written مارگریٹ. In its original script: Μαργαρίτης.

What are other spellings of Margaret?

Margaret is also spelled Margarita, Marguerite, Maggie, Greta.

Who is a famous person named Margaret?

St Margaret of Antioch

Is the meaning of Margaret verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.