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Name Origin

Margherita is an Italian feminine given name, a variant of Margaret. It derives from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'.

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Famous People

Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926)

Queen consort of Italy

  • Played a significant role in Italian society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Margherita Hack (1922-2013)

Astronomer and science communicator

  • Pioneer in the field of astrophysics, known for her work on stellar evolution and binary stars.
  • Prominent science communicator who advocated for scientific literacy.

Margherita Tuaillon (1953-)

Italian-American artist

  • Known for her abstract paintings and sculptures that explore themes of light, space, and color.