Margrét name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Icelandic, Old Norse, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: MAR-gret
Meaning: The Pearl
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What does Margrét mean?

Girl name Margrét means "The Pearl" used dominantly in Danish, Icelandic, Old Norse, Swedish and Finnish is originated from Old Greek language. Margrét is Old Norse form of Margarita.

How do I pronounce Margrét?

Two syllabled Margrét is pronounced as MAR-gret. There should be emphasis on first MAR syllable while speaking.

Variants of Margrét

Marget, Margaret, Marghit, Margarita, Marguerite, Margarit, Margaet, Grieta, Margaux, Mamie, Tita, Margueritte, Annemargaret, Margareta, Margit, Griet

How popular is the name Margrét?

Margrét is a common baby name in Iceland. As per our estimate, over 2000 people has been named Margrét globally, concentrated mainly Nordic regions.

Facts

Margrét in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands018312344
Sweden0184837
Norway0184837
Denmark00450

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Famous people named Margrét

  • Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Icelandic actress from Reykjavík

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