Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Pearl
Pronunciation: Mahr-gah-REH-tah, /mɑrˈɡɑrɛtɑ/, M AA R G AE R AH TH AH
Popularity Rank: #26,057
Derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning "pearl". It was popularized by Saint Margaret of Antioch, a legendary virgin martyr.
The name Margaretha is of Greek, German origin and means Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Margaretha is commonly found in Sweden, Netherlands, South Africa, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Mahr-gah-REH-tah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɑrˈɡɑrɛtɑ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R G AE R AH TH AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Margaretha is recorded 1,448 times globally, ranking it as the 26,057th most common name worldwide.
Margaretha is most prevalent in Sweden, with 575 occurrences, making it the 312th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Margaretha is found among 1 in every 165 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #312 | 1 : 165 |
| Netherlands | #2,218 | 1 : 1,426 |
| South Africa | #11,379 | 1 : 24,946 |
| Austria | #1,623 | 1 : 1,617 |
| Germany | #6,518 | 1 : 7,190 |
| Belgium | #5,205 | 1 : 6,278 |
| Finland | #1,939 | 1 : 2,701 |
| United States of America | #33,292 | 1 : 45,228 |
| Switzerland | #4,048 | 1 : 4,900 |
| Italy | #25,314 | 1 : 38,146 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Margaretha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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