Margarita
Margarita is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin, meaning “Pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mar-gah-REE-tah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Greece, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Margarita
Margarita is the Spanish form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'pearl', probably borrowed from an older Persian word. In Spanish margarita is also the word for the daisy. Saint Margaret of Antioch, a legendary early martyr, made the name popular across medieval Europe. A famous bearer is Spain's Infanta Margarita Teresa, painted in Velázquez's Las Meninas.
Is Margarita a Christian name?
Margarita is a saint's name honouring Margaret of Antioch and Margaret Mary Alacoque. Jesus's parable of the pearl of great price in Matthew 13 gives the meaning a Christian echo.
How popular is Margarita?
A traditional name, more common among older women but still in use.
Gifts with the name Margarita
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Margarita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margarita mean?
Margarita means 'Pearl'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Spanish origin.
Is Margarita a Christian name?
Margarita is a saint's name honouring Margaret of Antioch and Margaret Mary Alacoque. Jesus's parable of the pearl of great price in Matthew 13 gives the meaning a Christian echo.
How do you pronounce Margarita?
Margarita is pronounced mar-gah-REE-tah.
Is Margarita a boy or girl name?
Margarita is usually a girl name.