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Greta
Greta (name) means a feminine given name derived from Margaret; also the name of several rivers in England, and towns in Australia named after them. Example: “Greta Garbo was one of the most famous film stars of her era.”
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A feminine given name derived from Margaret; also the name of several rivers in England, and towns in Australia named after them.
"Greta Garbo was one of the most famous film stars of her era."
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Etymology
From German and Swedish Greta, a contraction of Margareta.
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What does “Greta” mean?
The word “Greta” means a feminine given name derived from Margaret; also the name of several rivers in England, and towns in Australia named after them.
How do you use “Greta” in a sentence?
Here is “Greta” used in a sentence: “Greta Garbo was one of the most famous film stars of her era.”
What part of speech is “Greta”?
“Greta” is a name.
Where does the word “Greta” come from?
The word “Greta” comes from German. From German and Swedish Greta, a contraction of Margareta.
Is “Greta” a common word?
“Greta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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