Margit

Margit is a Scandinavian, Hungarian, and Estonian form of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. The name traces back through Latin Margarita and spread widely across Europe during the medieval period, carried in part by the veneration of Saint Margaret of Antioch. Notable bearers include Margit Sachs and Queen Margit figures in Nordic history, and the name remains in active use across Northern and Central Europe. Closely related forms include Margareta, Margret, Markéta, and Margarethe.