Margaret: meaning, definitions and examples

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Margaret

 

[ หˆmษ‘หษกษ™rษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

name

Margaret is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl". It has been a popular name throughout history, especially in English-speaking countries.

Synonyms

Maggie.

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Word Description / Examples
Margaret

Formal situation such as official documents, professional settings, or when addressing someone with respect.

  • Margaret, could you please review this report?
  • Dr. Margaret Johnson will be leading the research team.
Maggie

Casual or informal settings such as conversations with friends or family, or when familiarity and affection are assumed.

  • Hey Maggie, do you want to grab dinner tonight?
  • Maggie, how was your trip to Italy?

Examples of usage

  • Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
  • I have a cousin named Margaret who goes by the nickname Maggie.
Context #2 | Noun

fictional character

Margaret is a common name for fictional characters in literature and movies. Margaret is often portrayed as intelligent, independent, and strong-willed.

Synonyms

Maggie.

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Margaret

This is the formal version of the name, often used in professional or official settings.

  • Dr
  • Margaret Wilson will be speaking at the conference
  • The award was presented to Margaret Johnson for her outstanding research
Maggie

This is a casual and affectionate version of the name, suitable for family and friends.

  • Hey Maggie, do you want to go for a coffee later? Maggie, can you help me with this project?

Examples of usage

  • In the novel, Margaret was the protagonist who overcame many obstacles.
  • The movie featured a character named Margaret who was a fearless leader.

Translations

Translations of the word "Margaret" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Margarida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—เคฐเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Margarete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Margaret

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะœะฐั€ะณะฐั€ะธั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Maล‚gorzata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒผใ‚ฌใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Marguerite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Margarita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Margaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๊ฐ€๋ ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑุบุฑูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Margareta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Margareta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž›ๆ ผไธฝ็‰น (MวŽgรฉlรฌtรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Margareta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Margrรฉt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะœะฐั€ะณะฐั€ะธั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Margarit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Margarita

Etymology

The name Margaret is of Greek origin and comes from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. The name has been used since medieval times and was popularized by Saint Margaret, a 4th-century martyr. It has continued to be a popular name in various cultures and has been borne by many notable figures throughout history.