Margarida
/M-AE-R-G-AE-R-IY-D-AE/
The daisy, the white meadow flower, and equally a pearl. From the Latin margarita (pearl), which in Portuguese came also to name the bloom whose golden centre is ringed in white petals, it joins the simple charm of the flower to the quiet lustre of the gem.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Margarida is a Christian girl name of Portuguese origin, meaning “The daisy, the white meadow flower, and equally a pearl. From the Latin margarita (pearl), which in Portuguese came also to name the bloom whose golden centre is ringed in white petals, it joins the simple charm of the flower to the quiet lustre of the gem.”.
Margarida is a girl's name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The daisy, the white meadow flower, and equally a pearl. From the Latin margarita (pearl), which in Portuguese came also to name the bloom whose golden centre is ringed in white petals, it joins the simple charm of the flower to the quiet lustre of the gem." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among European, Latino, Portuguese families, Margarida carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Margarida
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Margarida lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Margarida's saint & feast day →What does Margarida's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Margarida resonates in either tradition.
Margarida's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Margarida's full reading →
Does Margarida go with your family's names?
Margarida breaks into 9 sounds: /M-AE-R-G-AE-R-IY-D-AE/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Margarida sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Margarida beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Margarida — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Margarida
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Margarida
What does the name Margarida mean?
Margarida means "The daisy, the white meadow flower, and equally a pearl. From the Latin margarita (pearl), which in Portuguese came also to name the bloom whose golden centre is ringed in white petals, it joins the simple charm of the flower to the quiet lustre of the gem.." It is a girl name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Margarida a boy or girl name?
Margarida is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Margarida?
Margarida is of Portuguese origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Latino, Portuguese families.
Is Margarida a Christian name?
Yes. Margarida is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Portuguese origin.
What does Margarida mean in Portuguese?
Margarida originates from Portuguese, where it means "The daisy, the white meadow flower, and equally a pearl. From the Latin margarita (pearl), which in Portuguese came also to name the bloom whose golden centre is ringed in white petals, it joins the simple charm of the flower to the quiet lustre of the gem.."
What are common nicknames for Margarida?
Common short forms of Margarida include Mari, Marg.
What is the numerology of Margarida?
Margarida has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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