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Margaret
MAHG-riht
Margaret (name) means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl". Example: “Margaret was named after her great-aunt.”
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A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl".
"Margaret was named after her great-aunt."
2
The name of two rivers in Western Australia.
"Wine lovers know the Margaret River region for its vineyards."
How to use Margaret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic female name meaning "pearl", with many nicknames like Maggie, Meg, Peggy, and Daisy.
Common pairings
Margaret River
Queen Margaret
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek margarítēs ("pearl"), via Latin Margarita and Old French Margaret, popularised by an early Christian saint of the same name.
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What does “Margaret” mean?
The word “Margaret” means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl". In plain terms, a classic female name meaning "pearl", with many nicknames like Maggie, Meg, Peggy, and Daisy.
How do you pronounce “Margaret”?
“Margaret” is pronounced MAHG-riht (/ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Margaret” in a sentence?
Here is “Margaret” used in a sentence: “Margaret was named after her great-aunt.”
What part of speech is “Margaret”?
“Margaret” is a name.
Where does the word “Margaret” come from?
The word “Margaret” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek margarítēs ("pearl"), via Latin Margarita and Old French Margaret, popularised by an early Christian saint of the same name.
Is “Margaret” a common word?
“Margaret” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Margaret” have?
“Margaret” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "pearl".
What are common nicknames for "Margaret"?
Common short forms and nicknames for Margaret include Maggie, Meg, Peg, Peggy, and Margie. These informal versions are widely used in everyday speech while Margaret remains the full formal name.
Is "Margaret" only a personal name?
No. Besides being a female given name, Margaret is also the name of two rivers in Western Australia. So the word can refer to a person or to those geographic features depending on context.
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