Female Name
Marga
ˈmɑr.ɣaː
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
Meaning & Etymology
Marga is a diminutive form of the names Margarete or Margaretha, which are of Greek origin meaning 'pearl'. It is used in various cultures and languages, often as a nickname or a given name in its own right.
Etymology
Original Form:
Margarete or Margaretha
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl', through Latin 'Margarita', and into various European languages as Margarete or Margaretha, with Marga emerging as a diminutive form.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies