Magrit

Magrit is a historical variant of the name Margrit, used in both Germany and Norway. It represents a short form of Margarete.

What does the name Magrit mean?

The name Magrit comes from Ancient Greek, where the word margarites means 'pearl'. Thus, Magrit means 'the pearl'. The first name is mainly found in Germany and Norway, but is overall rather rare. Related forms include Margret, Margrith, and Margritt.

Where does the name Magrit come from?

The origin of the name lies in the Latin term margarita, which means 'pearl', which traces back to the Ancient Greek margarites. The latter has its roots in Persian. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Magrit?

Magrit is pronounced approximately as 'Mah-grit'.

When is the name day of Magrit?

The most important name day for Magrit is celebrated on July 20th, in remembrance of Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Magrit is considered a rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Magrit was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name. Worldwide popularity and frequency of Magrit can be viewed in the name charts of individual countries.