Margaret

Meaning

A pearl

Precious

The name Margaret carries the meaning “A pearl; precious”. Of English origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Language

English

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning A pearl

Gender Girl

Origin English

Language English

Religion / Tradition Christian

Popularity Popular

Questions About Margaret

What does the name Margaret mean?

The name Margaret carries the meaning “A pearl; precious”. Of English origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Is Margaret a boy’s or girl’s name?

Margaret is recorded here as a girl’s name and is most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Margaret?

The origin recorded for Margaret is English.

How popular is Margaret?

TotsName rates Margaret as popular. It begins with the letter m.

Can Margaret determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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