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Greta
Pearl (dim. of Margareta)
Origin
GreekGermanic
Used in
itdeen
Popularity
#9 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Greta
Greta is the German and Scandinavian short form of Margareta, which goes back to the Greek margarítēs, 'pearl'. It keeps that luminous, precious meaning distilled into two crisp, elegant syllables. Very common in Germany and Northern Europe, it is also well known in Italy, prized for its firm, international sound. The great actress Greta Garbo carried its allure around the world.
Variants around the world
How Greta is said in other languages.
GreteGretchenMargareta
Famous people
- Greta Garbo— actress
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