Gretal name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gretal g-re-tal
Meaning: Form of Margaret, Child of Light and The Pearl
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What does Gretal mean?

Far-out Gretal came from Old Greek is bestowed upon baby girls. Gretal is version of outstanding and virtuous Greta. Greta is shortened form of Marguerite. Greta is Scandinavian and Austrian equivalent of Margaret.

Also Greta is equivalent of Margreta in German language. Greta's meaning is The Pearl and A Pearl has its origin in Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Gretal?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Gretal is g-re-tal.

Variants of Gretal

Greta, Margaret, Margreta, Ghita, Greet, Grieta, Margaux, Mamie, Tita, Margueritte, Annemargaret, Marguerite, Margareta, Magreta

Names that rhyme with Gretal

How popular is the name Gretal?

Gretal is a rare baby name in United States where it may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1971. At least, 100 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
197183215

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What numbers say about Gretal?

Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. You like to get things done without delay. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. Even if you help people fight their battles, you prefer to fight yours on your own. You are lagging behind on motivational front. You would always choose to work late instead of partying late and waste your time for nothing.

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Sibling Names for Gretal

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Famous people named Gretal

  • Gretal Montgomery in This Means War as Actress

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