Margarethe

Feminine

Meaning

A pearl.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'margarites' (μαργαρίτης), meaning pearl. The name was popularized in Christian tradition through Saint Margaret of Antioch.

About the Name Margarethe

Margarethe is a Germanic and Scandinavian form of Margaret, particularly common in Denmark and German-speaking regions. It maintains the classical elegance of the pearl symbolism while offering a more formal, continental presentation.

Notable Bearers

Margarethe II of Denmark