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Margaréta is the Latin and central European form of a name ultimately derived from Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. The name spread widely through the Christian world in honor of Saint Margaret of Antioch, a popular medieval martyr venerated across Europe. It has been especially common in Hungary, Slovakia, and Iceland as a traditional given name. Related forms include Margaret, Marguerite, Margarethe, Margarita, and Margit.