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MargaretheChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Mary of Magdala

Pronunciation: MAR-gah-reth

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Name
Margarethe
Meaning
Mary of Magdala
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAR-gah-reth
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Margarethe mean?

Margarethe is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Mary of Magdala". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAR-gah-reth. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Μαργαριτης

Margarites, pearl

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAR-gah-reth

IPA

/ˈmɑːrɡəˌrɛθ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Margarethe is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Mary of Magdala. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

PurpleRedWhite

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative and emotional, those with a life path number 3 are often gifted musicians, artists, or writers. They are also natural communicators and social beings.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of spiritual transformation and resilience.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Margarethe, a form of Margarita, has been popular in various European cultures for centuries. It conjures romantic and mythological images, such as the pearl offered by the mermaid to briefly make the prince immortal in the Hans Christian Andersen story, or the Pearl of Great Price in the Bible.
Bearing a name with such biblical origins can be a source of inspiration and comfort to a Christ-centered person. Margarethe, or Mary Magdalene, is revered in Christianity as one of the most devoted followers of Jesus and a witness to his resurrection. This name may serve as a reminder of her unwavering faith, penitence, and spiritual depth. Possessing such a name may encourage one to follow her example of devotion and faithfulness.

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Margarethe von Trapp (The Sound of Music)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Margarethe

Margaret

🇮🇱Hebrew

מרגריט

Pearl

🇬🇷Greek

Μαργαριτης

Margarites, pearl

🇮🇹Latin

Margarita

Pearl

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