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Margarida
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Margarida is the form of the name Margarete that is common in Portugal, Catalonia, and Galicia. The name is associated with 'the pearl' and originates from the Latin term margarita.
What does the name Margarida mean?
Margarida is the Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician variant of Margarete. Its meaning is 'the pearl', derived from the Latin margarita and the Ancient Greek margarites, which also means 'pearl'. The popularity of the name and its variants, such as Margarida, can be traced back to the veneration of Saint Margaret of Antioch (circa 305), who is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The name Margarida is primarily found in Portugal and Brazil today. Other international variants include Margarete (German, Nordic, Slavic), Margareta (German, Nordic, Slavic), Margaret (English), Marguerite (French), Margherita (Italian), and Margarita (Spanish, Russian, Bulgarian).
Where does the name Margarida come from?
The first name Margarida has its roots in the Latin word margarita, which stands for 'pearl', and goes back to the Ancient Greek word margarites, which in turn comes from Persian. In the Ancient Greek language, margarites means 'pearl', while margarita in Latin also means 'pearl'. The name is common in Brazilian, Galician, Catalan, Occitan, and Portuguese languages.
How do you pronounce Margarida?
The pronunciation of Margarida occurs in four syllables and is strongly vowel-stressed. It is rendered as 'Mar-ga-ri-da' [maʁɡaˈʁiːda] or in Portuguese as [maʁɡɐˈɾiðɐ]. Open and softly rolled sounds alternate rhythmically. The long 'i' in the penultimate syllable gives the sound a brighter note, while the final 'a' gently fades away. Margarida sounds sonorous and rich in tradition - melodic, full, and harmonious.
When is the name day of Margarida?
The most important name day for Margarida is July 20, when Saint Margaret of Antioch is commemorated.
Popularity
In Germany, Margarida is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 2,866th place. Over the last ten years, Margarida has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Marga
Similar first names
Famous people
- Helena Margarida Dos Santos Costa (footballer from Poland)
- Margarida Cruz (Polish badminton player)
- Margarida de Avila (Australian artist)
- Margarida Moura (Portuguese tennis player)
- Margarida Teresa Da Silva e Orta (Brazilian writer)
- Margarida Vila-Nova (Portuguese actress)
- Margarida Xirgu (Spanish actress)
- Teresa Margarida da Silva e Orta (Brazilian writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Margarida
What does the name Margarida mean?
Margarida means 'the pearl' and has its roots in the Latin word margarita as well as the Ancient Greek margarites. The veneration of Saint Margaret of Antioch has contributed to the popularity of the name.
In which countries is the name Margarida common?
Margarida is especially common in Portugal and Brazil. The name is also used in Catalan, Galician, and Occitan language areas.
Are there suitable nicknames for Margarida?
A common nickname for Margarida is Marga. This short and catchy name is a popular choice among friends and family.
How is the name Margarida pronounced?
Margarida is pronounced approximately as Mar-ga-ree-da. The emphasis is on the second syllable.