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Feminine
Hebrew
Meaning & History
Margalita is a variant of the Hebrew name Margalit, which means "pearl" in Hebrew, derived from the Greek margarites. The name Margalita thus carries the same elegant and precious connotation as its root, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and rarity. In Jewish tradition, pearls are frequently used as metaphors for valuable teachings or righteous individuals, adding a layer of spiritual significance to the name.
Unlike the more widely known Margalit, Margalita is quite uncommon, even within Hebrew-speaking communities. It may have originated as a rare feminine form, possibly influenced by names like Margarita in other languages, which share the same Greek root. The name is virtually limited to Hebrew usage and is not often encountered in diaspora Jewish communities, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name deeply rooted in Hebrew culture and biblical imagery.
While Margalita does not appear prominently in historical or contemporary lists of notable bearers, its connection to the pearl carries universal appeal. The Greek word margarites, via Latin margarita, has spawned cognates across many languages, such as Spanish Margarita, Armenian Margarid, and Ukrainian Marharyta. However, Margalita remains distinctly Hebrew in form and usage.
- Meaning: "pearl"
- Origin: Hebrew, from Greek margarites
- Type: Variant of Margalit
- Usage: Hebrew
Related Names
Other Languages & Cultures
(English)
Retha (Spanish)
Margarita (Georgian)
Megi (Armenian)
Margarid, Margarit (Ukrainian)
Marharyta (Portuguese)
Margarida (Swedish)
Margareta (Czech)
Markéta, Gita 2 (Slovak)
Margita (Swedish)
Margit (Norwegian)
Margrethe, Grete, Grethe, Merete, Merethe (Swedish)
Meta (Norwegian)
Mette (Swedish)
Rita, Margaretha (Dutch)
Margriet, Greet, Greetje, Griet (German)
Marga (Limburgish)
Margreet (Swedish)
Marit (English)
Margaret, Margery (German)
Margret (Swedish)
Greta (German)
Gretchen (English)
Gretta, Jorie, Madge, Mae, Maegan, Maeghan, Maggie (Scottish)
Maisie (English)
Mamie, Margaretta, Margarette (Estonian)
Marge (English)
Margie, Margo, Marje 1, Marjorie, Marjory, May, Mayme, Mazie, Meagan, Meaghan, Meg (Welsh)
Megan (English)
Meghan, Meghann, Midge, Mysie, Peg, Peggie, Peggy (English (British))
Maisey, Maisy (Estonian)
Maret, Mare (Finnish)
Margareeta (Swedish)
Merit 2 (Estonian)
Reet (Finnish)
Maarit, Marketta, Reeta, Reetta (French)
Marguerite, Margaux (German)
Margot (French)
Mégane (German)
Margarete, Margarethe, Margitta, Gretel, Grit (Literature)
Madita (German)
Margrit (German (Swiss))
Margrith (Slovak)
Margaréta (Hungarian)
Gitta (Icelandic)
Gréta, Margrét (Irish)
Máighréad, Máiréad, Mairéad (Italian)
Margherita (Kazakh)
Meruert (Latvian)
Grēta, Megija (Swedish)
Madicken (Manx)
Margaid, Paaie (Medieval English)
Meggy (Norwegian)
Margrete (Swedish)
Marita 2 (Persian)
Morvarid (Walloon)
Magrite (Polish)
Małgorzata, Gosia, Małgosia, Marzena (Scottish Gaelic)
Maighread, Mairead, Marsaili, Peigi (Slovene)
Marjeta, Marjetka, Metka (Swedish)
Märta, Märtha (Upper German)
Greti (Welsh)
Marged, Mererid, Mared
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