Marit

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Marit is derived from the Old Norse name "Mærit", which was composed of the elements "maer" meaning "famous" and "riða" meaning "to ride". It can also be viewed as a variant of the name Margaret, which means "pearl".
Popularity
While the name Marit is not one of the most popular names in the world, it is still relatively well-known thanks to its popularity in Scandinavia. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden, where it consistently ranks in the top 500 names for baby girls.

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Cartoon of Marit

Marit Name meanings & History

Marit is derived from the Old Norse name "Mærit", which was composed of the elements "maer" meaning "famous" and "riða" meaning "to ride". It can also be viewed as a variant of the name Margaret, which means "pearl". Norwegian and Swedish form of Margaret. Marit is a popular name for baby girls in Scandinavian countries, especially Norway and Sweden. It has also grown in popularity in other European countries and can be found in the United States as well.

Zodiac Sign of Marit: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Marit:

M: Memory,Mushy,Mommy,Maternal,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mother

A: Action,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

T: Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Testy,Truth,Touchy,Tireless,Tacky

Marit is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Marit include Marit Breivik, a former Norwegian handball player and coach, and Marit Bjorgen, a retired Norwegian cross-country skier who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals.

2.) Marit (Female)

Usage: Aramaic

Meanings: (Aramaic) lady.

Other Forms: Marite, Maryt, Maryte


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