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Margarethe

Margarethe is the traditional German form of the name Margaréta, meaning "pearl". In the Slovak context, it sounds foreign, classic, and dignified, while maintaining a clear connection to the domestic Margaréta. Well-known short forms like Greta and Grete give it a simpler, more modern feel.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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Margarethe
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional name meaning "pearl", symbolizing the rarity and beauty of a child.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Nemecký variant mena Margaréta, prevzatého cez latinské Margarita z gréckeho margarítēs vo význame „perla“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Margarethe vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MARGARETHE

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
2 November
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Nemecká výslovnosť približne: mar-ga-ré-te.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Margarethe
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Margarethe
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Margarethe
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Margarethe
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Margarethe!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Margarethe
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Margarethe

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
GretaGretkaGreteMargaMargaretkaMarguška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Margarethe
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Margarethe! Greta! Gretka! Marga!

Notable figures named Margarethe

15

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Margarethe von Trotta
born 1942Notable Figure

German film director (born 1942)

Margarethe von Preußen
1872 – 1954Historical Figure

German imperial princess, Prussian princess (1872–1954); youngest child of Frederick III, German Emperor, and Victoria, Princess Royal

Margarethe Klementine von Österreich
1870 – 1955Historical Figure

archduchess of Austria (1870–1955)

Margarethe Faas-Hardegger
1882 – 1963Historical Figure

Swiss activist (1882-1963), editor

Margarethe Siems
1879 – 1952Historical Figure

singer (1879-1952)

Margarethe von Schleswig-Holstein Sonderborg
1583 – 1658Historical Figure

German Danish countess

Margarethe Krupp
1854 – 1931Historical Figure

German businessperson

Margarethe Herzogin von Rohan
1617 – 1684Historical Figure

French duchess (1617-1684)

Test how Margarethe sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Margarethe Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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