Margareta

Spanish, Russian, Greek

"pearl, daisy"

Margareta Origin and Meaning

The name Margareta is a girl's name.

Margareta is a feminine name that represents a European variant of Margaret, particularly common in Swedish, Romanian, and other Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' Margareta carries the same elegant connotations of purity and preciousness. This longer form has a melodic, flowing quality that distinguishes it from the more common Margaret or Marguerite. While maintaining moderate popularity in Scandinavian and Eastern European countries, Margareta remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions, making it an intriguing alternative for parents seeking a name with traditional roots but a distinctive sound. The name has royal associations in several European countries and conveys a sense of timeless dignity and grace while offering the versatility of cute nicknames like Greta, Eta, or Rita.

Famous People Named Margareta

• Margareta Hasbjörnsdatter Queen consort of Harald III of Denmark
• Margareta Crown Princess of Romania
• Margareta Hedvig Alströmer Swedish painter and singer
• (Gunhild) Margareta Hallin Swedish operatic soprano
• Margareta Bengtson Swedish jazz singer of The Real Group
• Margareta Abrahamsdotter Brahe notorious Swedish noblewoman
• Margareta Capsia Finnish painter
• (Karin Ann) Margareta Bergman Swedish novelist
• (Ulla) Margareta Elisabeth Svensson Swedish singer,songwriter
• Margareta Cordelia Cederschiöld Swedish tennis player
• Margareta Huitfeldt Norwegian,Swedish noblewoman and philanthropist
• Margareta Swedish Sami missionary
• Margareta Arvidsson Swedish beauty queen; Miss Universe 1966
• Margareta Ebner beatified German mystic
• Margareta Knutsdotter Krook birth name of Swedish actress Margaretha Krook