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Name Origin

Margarete is a German and Scandinavian variant of the name Margaret. It originates from the Greek name Margarites, meaning 'pearl'.

germanscandinavianpearlpreciousfeminine

Famous People

Margarethe von Trotta (1942-)

Film director

  • Pioneer of the New German Cinema movement
  • Known for films exploring feminist themes and historical dramas
  • Recipient of numerous awards including the German Film Award

Margarethe II of Denmark (1940-)

Monarch

  • Current Queen of Denmark since 1972
  • Longest-reigning Danish monarch
  • Advocate for social justice and environmental issues