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Greta Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "greta" is "pearl", and is used often for "girls".

Name
greta
Meaning
pearl
Pronunciation
greh-tah
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Greta Name Details

Greta is a variant of the name Margaret, which is derived from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with Swedish actress Greta Garbo, who became an international star during the silent film era.

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