Marit

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Pronounced MAH-rit /ˈmɑ.rɪt/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian (Norwegian) form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'Low

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Marit is a Scandinavian Margaret. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAH-rit').

Origin LowScandinavian, Greek

MeaningA Scandinavian (Norwegian) form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'

U.S. rank (2025)#7744 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Marit is a Scandinavian (Norwegian) form of Margaret — from the Greek margarites, 'a pearl'. A crisp, classic name (said 'MAH-rit').

In the U.S. it appears in Norwegian and Scandinavian families. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Margaret is Greek for 'a pearl' — Marit is the Scandinavian (Norwegian) form, crisp and classic (said 'MAH-rit').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Marit — Scandinavian form of Margaret

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Greta— a companion Margaret form

Astrid— a sound-adjacent Scandinavian girls' name

Berit— a fellow Scandinavian choice

Maisie— a similarly popular pick

Margaux— lands in the same popularity range

What does the name Marit mean?

Marit is a Scandinavian form of Margaret — Greek 'a pearl' (from margarites).

How do you pronounce Marit?

It's said MAH-rit /ˈmɑ.rɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marit a boy or girl name?

Marit is a girl's name.

How popular is Marit?

Marit is a very rare name in the U.S.