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Marguerite is a French female given name, from which the English name Margaret is derived. Marguerite derives via Latin and Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs) , meaning " pearl ". [1] It is also a French name for the ox-eye daisy flower. [2]
Jun 13, 2024 · The name Marguerite is a girl's name of French origin meaning "pearl; daisy". Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here.
May 7, 2024 · Margaret is also the name of a prominent figure in Scotland. Margaret of Wessex, commonly referred to as Saint Margaret of Scotland, was a Scottish queen as well as an English princess. Margaret was referred to as “The Pearl of Scotland” at times.
Jul 2, 2017 · Meaning & History. French form of Margaret. This is also the French word for the daisy flower (species Leucanthemum vulgare).
In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Marguerite is: Daisy (the flower). Also a Pearl; child of light.
Marguerite, ornamental plant of the aster family, grown for its white or yellow daisylike flowers. The plant is native to the Canary Islands and has become naturalized in parts of Europe and North America. Learn more about the physical characteristics of marguerite.
margarī́tēs (mañjarī) (marvârid) Meaning:* This name derives from Latin “margarīta” (perla) via Ancient Greek “margarī́tēs (μαργᾰρῑ́της),” meaning “pearl,” from the name of a legendary third-century Saint. The word is related to “marg” from “marq” or “marka,” meaning “chicken,” probably because pearls looked like small bird eggs.
