Margit

Margit is a Scandinavian, Hungarian, and Estonian form of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. The name traces its roots further back to an Old Persian or Sanskrit source referring to the precious gem. Saint Margaret of Antioch, a widely venerated early Christian martyr, helped spread the name across Europe in its many regional forms. Related forms include Margareta, Margret, Margit's close cognate Margot, and the English Margaret.