Margaret
/ˈmɑːrɡərɪt/noun
A female given name derived from a Greek word meaning 'pearl'.
Did you know?The name Margaret has been borne by many queens and saints throughout history, including St. Margaret of Scotland, who is the patron saint of widows.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mr̥gʰ-
“To shine”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μάργαρος
“Pearl”
Latin
Latin
Margaretus
“Of the pearl”
Old French
Old French
Marguerite
“Daisy or pearl”
Middle English
English
Margarete
“A female name”
Modern English
English
Margaret
“A female given name”
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