Margareeta

Margareeta is a Finnish and Estonian form of Margaret, which traces back through Latin Margarita and Greek Margaritēs to the Greek word for pearl. The name ultimately derives from a Persian or Sanskrit source referring to the lustrous gem. Saint Margaret of Antioch, a popular medieval martyr, helped spread the name widely across Europe, giving rise to numerous regional forms. Related variants include Margareta, Marketta, and Margit.