Margarita
/maɾɡaˈɾita/feminine
The Spanish equivalent of the English female given name Margaret is Margarita.
Margarita is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the informal nickname Magui can be used for Margaret.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾɡaˈɾita/
Did you know?
- The name Margarita shares the same linguistic root as the English word 'pearl', because the Ancient Greek word for 'pearl' was used to name the flower and the person.
- The name Margarita is not just a person's name, but is also the Spanish word for a 'daisy' flower.
- In some traditional Spanish contexts, the name Margarita is linked to the feast day of Saint Margaret on July 22.
Examples in context
- Margarita es mi mejor amiga.Margarita is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a la señora Margarita?Do you know Mrs. Margarita?
- Margarita vive en esa casa.Margarita lives in that house.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- ElenaHola Alejandro, ¿has visto a Margarita?Hello Alejandro, have you seen Margarita?
- AlejandroNo, no he visto a Margarita hoy.No, I haven't seen Margarita today.
- ElenaElla me llamó esta mañana.She called me this morning.
- AlejandroTal vez Margarita esté en su oficina.Maybe Margarita is in her office.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “margaret” translations and entries Margarita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries margarita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
