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The name Margaret is of Greek, Irish origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Judaism religion. Numerologically, Margaret is often linked to the number 2.
Margaret Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Margaret mean? What is the meaning of the name Margaret
Meaning of Margaret: Name Margaret in the Greek, Irish origin, means A name of a saint. Name Margaret is of Greek, Irish origin and is a Girl name. People with name Margaret are usually Judaism by religion.
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Margaret
Meaning
A name of a saint
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
M-A-R-G-A-R-E-T
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
2
Indian Vedic Numerology
4
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Famous people with name Margaret (Namesakes)
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- Margaret Atwood
Margaret Eleanor Atwood (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, inventor, teacher, and environmental activist.
- Margaret Cho
Margaret Moran Cho (Korean: 조모란; born December 5, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter.
- Margaret Drabble
Dame Margaret Drabble, Lady Holroyd, (born 5 June 1939) is an English novelist, biographer, and critic.
- Margaret Beckett
Dame Margaret Mary Beckett (née Jackson; born 15 January 1943) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Derby South since 1983.
- Margaret Court
Margaret Court (née Smith; born 16 July 1942), also known as Margaret Smith Court, is a retired Australian tennis player and former world No.
- Margaret Colin
Margaret Colin (born May 26, 1958) is an American actress.
- Margaret Trudeau
Margaret Joan Trudeau (née Sinclair, formerly Kemper; born September 10, 1948) is a Canadian author, actress, photographer, former television talk show hostess, and social advocate for people with bipolar disorder, with which she is diagnosed.
- Margaret Keane
Margaret D. H. Keane (born Peggy Doris Hawkins, September 15, 1927) is an American artist known for her paintings of subjects with big eyes.
- Margaret Carlson
Margaret Carlson is an American journalist, political pundit, and an opinion columnist for Bloomberg News.
- Margaret Brennan
Margaret Brennan (born March 26, 1980) is an American journalist based in Washington, D.C., the current moderator of Face the Nation on CBS News, and the network's senior foreign affairs correspondent.
- Margaret Chan
- This is a Hong Kong name; Fung is the maiden name and Chan is the married name.
Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun, (born August 21, 1947) is a Chinese-Canadian physician, who served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) delegating the People's Republic of China for 2006–2017.
- Margaret Hoover
Margaret Claire Hoover (born December 11, 1977) is an American conservative political commentator, political strategist, media personality, author, and great-granddaughter of Herbert Hoover, the 31st U.S. President.
- Margaret Beazley
Margaret Joan Beazley, (born 23 July 1951) is an Australian jurist who is the 39th and current Governor of New South Wales, serving since 2 May 2019.
- Margaret Hamburg
Margaret Ann Hamburg (born July 12, 1955, Chicago, Illinois) is an American physician and public health administrator, who is serving as the Chair of the Board of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- Anna Margaret
Anna Margaret Collins (born June 12, 1996) is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
- Margaret Kenyatta
Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta (born 8 April 1969) is a Kenyan educator, First Lady of Kenya, and wife of Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, Kenya's fourth President.
- Langden
- Margaret Qualley
Sarah Margaret Qualley (born October 23, 1994) is an American actress and model.
- Margaret Josephs
Margaret Katona Josephs (born April 9, 1967) is an American fashion designer, entrepreneur and television personality.
- Margaret Nolan
Margaret A. Nolan (born 29 October 1943) is an English visual artist, actress and former glamour model.
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Margaret - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Magha Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Margaret is Magha. The Nakshatra Magha of the name Margaret is connected to the deity Pitris (Ancestors), and is ruled by the Ketu. The symbol for Margaret is Royal Throne, and it is characterized by Leadership, Power. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Proud, Dignified.| name | Maghā |
|---|---|
| Deity | Pitris (Ancestors) |
| Ruling Planet | Ketu |
| Symbol | Royal Throne |
| Primary Quality | Leadership, Power |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Proud, Dignified |
Numerology of Margaret
Numerology for Margaret - Number 2 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Margaret Numerology: Name Margaret has a number value of 2 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 2 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 4 |
| Motivation Number | 7 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 11 |
| Inner Dream Number | 4 |
| Soul Urge Number | 7 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 7 |
| Personality Number | 4 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Margaret
Syllables in Margaret Name
How many syllables in baby name Margaret? Margaret has 3 syllables. The name "Margaret" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Margaret? | 3 (mar - garet) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (m, a, r, g, e, t) |
| Margaret backwards: | teragram |
| Margaret sorted alphabetically: | aaegmrrt |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | M-A-R-G-A-R-E-T |
| Pronunciation |
Name Margaret is combinations of, 1 occurance of M, 2 occurances of A, 2 occurances of R, 1 occurance of G, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of T.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Margaret
Margaret's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Margaret on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Margaret! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Margaret, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Margaret! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Margaret
What is the meaning of Margaret?
Name Margaret means A name of a saint as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Margaret Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Margaret?
Name Margaret has numerology 4 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Margaret?
Numerology number of Margaret is 4 (Vedic) and 2 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Margaret?
The lucky number of name Margaret is 4 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Margaret name?
The name Margaret has 8 letters. The name Margaret consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Margaret?
Name Margaret belongs to Magha nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Margaret come from?
Margaret is a Greek, Irish name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Margaret?
The name Margaret is of Greek, Irish origin and is used within Judaism communities.
What does Margaret mean?
Name Margaret means A name of a saint as per The ParentZ
What does the name Margaret mean?
Margaret is of Greek, Irish origin and means A name of a saint as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Margaret?
Margaret means A name of a saint and is a Greek, Irish name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Margaret name?
The name Margaret consists of 8 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Margaret! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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