Maret

Maret is an Estonian abbreviation of Margarete and means 'the pearl'. This name is derived from the Latin word margarita as well as the Ancient Greek margarites for 'pearl'.

What does the name Maret mean?

Maret represents an Estonian variant of Margarete and means 'the pearl', derived from Latin margarita and Ancient Greek margarites. In Sámi, the name is written as Máret. Other related forms of Margarete include Maaret, Maarit, Mareta, Marete, Marett, and Marit.

Where does the name Maret come from?

The name Maret is to be understood as the Estonian form of Margarete and has its origins in the Latin word margarita, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek margarites, derived from Persian. The Ancient Greek composition margarites means 'pearl', which is also reflected in the Latin margarita. The languages in which Maret occurs are Baltic, Estonian, and Sámi.

How do you pronounce Maret?

The pronunciation of Maret is generally as 'Ma-ret' [maˈʁeːt]. The emphasis is on the second syllable with a prolonged e, giving the name a clear and upright structure. The final t adds a precise accent, making Maret appear factual and determined – with a Nordic touch and a clear, focused presence.

When is the name day of Maret?

The most important name day for Maret falls on July 20, which is dedicated to Saint Margarete of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Maret is a common first name. In 2021, it ranked 2,866th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2010 at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Maret has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,199th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mare / Marete / Maretti / Marit / Mary

Famous people

• Maret Ani (Estonian tennis player)
• Maret Maripuu (Estonian politician)
• Maret Vaher (Estonian orienteering runner)