Meaning: Pearl, through Margaret
The story
Marit is a Norwegian and Swedish form of Margaret. Its pearl association comes through that established name family, and Dutch use is also documented.
Nicknames
- Mari
Spellings & variants
- Marita
- Margit
- Margaret
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Marit comes from Norwegian.
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