Name: Margaret
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Margaret?
Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Margaret?
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- Pearl
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- MAR gah ret
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Margaret has been an enduringly popular name ever since the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek word 'margaron' meaning 'pearl', a word ultimately of Hebrew origin. Famous bearers include Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990.
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