Margherita
Margherita is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Latin and Italian origin, meaning “Pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin and Italian |
| Pronunciation | mar-geh-REE-tah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Margherita
Margherita is the Italian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl'. In Italian it is also the word for the daisy flower. Saint Margaret of Antioch, a popular medieval saint, spread the name across Europe, and Italy has its own saints such as Margaret of Cortona. Queen Margherita of Savoy gave her name, according to the popular story, to the pizza margherita in the 1880s.
Is Margherita a Christian name?
Margherita is a Christian name honouring saints such as Margaret of Antioch and Margaret of Cortona; the pearl is also a Gospel image of the Kingdom of Heaven.
How popular is Margherita?
A traditional Italian name that has become popular again with Italian parents.
Gifts with the name Margherita
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Spellings and variants of Margherita
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margherita mean?
Margherita means 'Pearl'. It is of Greek, via Latin and Italian origin.
Is Margherita a Christian name?
Margherita is a Christian name honouring saints such as Margaret of Antioch and Margaret of Cortona; the pearl is also a Gospel image of the Kingdom of Heaven.
How do you pronounce Margherita?
Margherita is pronounced mar-geh-REE-tah.
Is Margherita a boy or girl name?
Margherita is usually a girl name.