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Maisie is a feminine given name of Scottish origin, functioning as a Scottish diminutive of Mairead, the Scottish form of Margaret. The name also appears in Irish contexts via Mairéad. The suffix "-ie" is a common diminu...

Małgorzata is a common Polish female given name, equivalent to the English Margaret. It is derived through Latin Margarita from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word that likely originates from a...

Małgosia is a Polish feminine given name and a common diminutive of Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from Greek margarites ('μαργαρίτης'), meaning 'pearl', via Latin Margarita. This di...

Mamie is a feminine given name of English origin, commonly used as a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. It emerged in the 19th century as a casual, affectionate nickname, often used by family and close friends. Etymology an...

Maraĵa is Esperanto feminine name meaning "made of the sea" in Esperanto. It is a derivative of maro ("sea"), which ultimately comes from Latin mare. The suffix -aĵ- indicates a substancelike quality, giving the sense of...

Mared is a Welsh feminine given name, directly derived from the common name Margaret. It is pronounced approximately "MAH-red" in Welsh.Etymology and HistoryMared is the Welsh form of Margaret, which itself originates fr...

Maret is a feminine Estonian given name, functioning as a local form of Margaret. The name Margaret ultimately derives from Latin Margarita, which came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", a term likely bo...

Margaid is the Manx form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl," ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language. While Margaret has been widely...

Margalit (Hebrew: מרגלית) is a Hebrew-language given name and surname meaning "pearl," ultimately derived from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites).EtymologyThe name traces its roots to the Greek margarites ("pearl"),...

Margalita is a variant of the Hebrew name Margalit, which means "pearl" in Hebrew, derived from the Greek margarites. The name Margalita thus carries the same elegant and precious connotation as its root, often symbolizi...

Margareeta is a Finnish and Estonian variant form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from Latin Margarita, which came from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl". This Greek word was probably borrowed from...

Margaret is a classic feminine given name derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The Greek word was probably ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language, reflect...

Margareta is a female given name in several European languages, including Croatian, Finnish, German, Romanian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites (μαργ...

Margaréta is the Slovak and Hungarian form of Margaret, a classic feminine given name with deep historical and cultural roots. Derived from the Latin Margarita, which itself comes from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites),...

Margarete is the German form of the name Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." This etymological root traces back to an Indo-Iranian source, reflecting the preci...

Margaretha is the Dutch standard form of the feminine given name Margaret, as well as a common Swedish and German variant. Ultimately derived from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl," the name entered...

EtymologyMargarethe is the German form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which itself comes from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl." This Greek word was likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian sou...

Margaretta is a Latinate form of Margaret, derived from the Latin Margarita, which itself came from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl." This Greek word likely originates from an Indo-Iranian language, refl...

Margarid is a Western Armenian transcription of Margarit, the Armenian form of Margaret. In Armenian, the name is intrinsically linked to the word for "pearl" (also margarit), giving it a dual significance as both a give...

Margarida is a Portuguese, Galician, Catalan and Occitan form of Margaret. In these languages, it is also the common word for the daisy flower — particularly species Bellis perennis and Leucanthemum vulgare — linking the...

Margarit is an Armenian feminine given name, functioning both as a form of Margaret and as the Armenian word for "pearl" itself. This dual significance roots the name deeply in Armenian culture, where it harmonizes Chris...

Margarita is a Latinate form of Margaret, ultimately derived from Greek margarites meaning "pearl." The name is widely used in many languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Spanish,...

Margaux is a French feminine given name that originated as a variant of Margot, influenced by the name of the wine-producing town of Margaux in southwestern France. The name's connection to the prestigious wine region, h...

Marge is a feminine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Margaret in English or of Margareeta in Estonian. The name rose to prominence as a standalone given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United S...

Marged is the Welsh form of Margaret, a name with deep historical and cultural roots. Derived from Latin Margarita, which comes from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", the name ultimately traces back to an In...

Margery is a medieval English form of Margaret, derived ultimately from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." This name was particularly common in England from the 13th to the 15th centuries, serving as a vernacula...

Margherita is an Italian feminine given name, derived from Margaret. The name also means "daisy" in Italian, referring to flowers of the genus Bellis and Leucanthemum.EtymologyThe root name Margaret ultimately comes from...

Margie is a feminine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Margaret or related names such as Marjorie and Margarita. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl," which itself likely...

Margit is a feminine given name found across several European cultures, functioning as the Hungarian and Scandinavian form of Margaret. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pe...

Margita is a Czech variant and Slovak form of Margaret, a name derived from Latin Margarita, which in turn comes from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning “pearl”. The word is ultimately thought to be a borrowing from a...

Margot ( MAR-goh, MAR-gət, French: [maʁɡo]) is a feminine given name, a French diminutive of Marguerite (and ultimately of Margaret), meaning "pearl." While originally a short form, it has long functioned as an independe...

Margreet is the Limburgish form of Margaret and a Dutch variant of Margriet. The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and in the Limburg region, which spans parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. As a local...

Margret is a contracted form of Margarete or Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek word margarites meaning "pearl." This name is used primarily in English and German-speaking regions. While Margaret has been a pere...

Margrét is the Icelandic form of Margaret. Deriving from the Latin Margarita, ultimately from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", the name spread through Christian devotion to Saint Margaret, a 4th-century mar...

Margrete is the Norwegian form of Margaret, a name that ultimately derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning “pearl”. The name has deep roots in Christian tradition, particularly through the 4th-century virgin mart...

Margrethe is the Danish and Norwegian form of Margaret, ultimately deriving from the Greek element margarites, meaning "pearl." This regal name is closely associated with the Danish monarchy, most notably borne by Margre...

Margriet is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a form of Margaret. In Dutch, the name also serves as the word for the daisy flower (Leucanthemum vulgare), adding a botanical layer to its identity.EtymologyThe name M...

Margrit is the German variant form of Margaret, which itself derives from the Latin Margarita, from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The name ultimately traces back to an Indo-Iranian word for a mollusk...

Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, a name with a long and storied history across Europe. Derived from the Latin Margarita, itself from the Greek margarítēs (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," the name likely entered In...

Etymology and Linguistic RootsMarijani is a masculine Swahili given name derived directly from the common noun marjani meaning "coral." The word entered Swahili via Arabic marjān (مرْجان), which originally referred to sm...

Marit is a Scandinavian feminine given name, equivalent to Margaret in Norwegian, Swedish, and Dutch. It is a short form or variant of Margareta and Margrethe, deriving ultimately from the Greek word margarites meaning "...

Marita is a Scandinavian variant form of Margaret, primarily used in Norway and Sweden. As a feminine given name, it carries the enduring legacy of its root name, which means "pearl" derived from the Greek margarites (μα...

EtymologyMarjan is a feminine name of Persian and Kazakh origin, directly drawn from the word for "coral." The term entered Persian and Turkic languages from Arabic marjān (مرجان), itself likely from a Semitic source, re...

Marjeta is the Slovene form of Margaret. The name Margaret originates from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl," a word likely borrowed from an Indo-Iranian source. This etymology was carried into Latin as Marg...

Etymology and Historical RootsMarjorie is a medieval English variant of Margery, which itself is a medieval form of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." The spelling of Mar...

Marjory is a female given name in English, a variant spelling of Marjorie. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the medieval English form Margery, which itself is a form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word...

Markéta is the Czech form of the name Margaret, widely used in the Czech Republic. Like its English counterpart, Markéta derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning 'pearl,' a term ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Ir...

Marketta is the Finnish form of Margaret. The name Margaret is derived from Latin Margarita, which originated from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This Greek term was itself likely borrowed from...

Marlin (first recorded in the late 19th century) originated as a modern variation of Merlin, the Welsh mythic figure. The typical spelling was likely influenced by the common fish name marlin, especially in English-speak...

Marsaili is a Scottish Gaelic female given name, representing the Gaelic form of Marcella. Over time, it has also become associated with Marjorie, likely due to phonetic similarities and cultural blending. The name is pr...

Märta is a Swedish short form of Margareta, which itself derives from Margaret, a name rooted in the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarites), meaning "pearl." This term likely originated from an Indo-Iranian source, reflectin...

Marzena is a Polish feminine given name. It is probably originally a diminutive of Maria or Małgorzata, two common names with deep biblical and saintly traditions. The name has gained independent popularity in Poland, de...

Marzhan is an alternate transcription of the Kazakh name Маржан (Marjan), which derives from the Persian word for "coral." The root Marjan itself traces back to Arabic origins, linking the name to the precious marine sub...

May is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the month of Maia, the name of a Roman goddess of fertility. The month itself is named after Maia, and the name May has been used as a given name since the 19t...

Mayme is a female given name of English origin, considered a variant of Mamie. Mamie itself is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret, making Mayme a derivative of these classic names through a diminutive chain. The name Mayme...

EtymologyMeagan is a spelling variant of Megan, a Welsh feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", a word likely bo...

Meaghan is a variant spelling of the Welsh feminine given name Megan, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl", ultimatel...

Meena is a feminine given name used in India, primarily among Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil speakers. It serves as an alternate transcription of the Hindi/Marathi name मीना or the Tamil name மீனா, ultimately derived from the...

Meenakshi (also spelled Minakshi) is a Hindu goddess, primarily worshipped in South India, and considered a form of Parvati. The name is an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit Mīnākṣī, derived from mīna meaning "fish...

Meg is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It originated as a medieval diminutive of Margaret, which itself comes from the Greek word margarites (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl," ultimately bo...