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Marit

Girl Name day: August 15
Marit is a short form of Maritza: on birth records it is written Maritza (22,787 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Maritza page. Also a short form of Marita.
Origin: Spanish (from Hebrew Mary). Meaning: Diminutive of María (beloved / bitter / lady).
A Spanish affectionate diminutive of María, ultimately from Hebrew 'Miryam', the name of the Virgin Mary.

Name day for Marit

August 15

Why this day? Marit is a short form of Maritza, and shares its name day.

Marit is celebrated in the United States on August 15.

The story of the name Marit

Marit is a short form of Maritza. It keeps its origin (Spanish (from Hebrew Mary)) and meaning — diminutive of María (beloved / bitter / lady), and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Marit is rarely written as such: the Marits are Maritzas (22,787 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maritza page. Marit is also a short form of Marita.

Frequently asked questions about Marit

What does Marit mean?

Marit is a short form of Maritza, which means diminutive of María (beloved / bitter / lady).

When is Marit's name day?

August 15, together with Maritza: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Marit a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Maritza.

Marit's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 9/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Evelyn96%
  2. Lillian96%
  3. Virginia96%
  4. Mary96%
  5. Josephine96%
  6. Lorraine96%
  7. Marie96%
  8. Frances96%
  9. Miriam93%
  10. Marian93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie46%
  2. Thelma46%
  3. Dora48%
  4. Ruby50%
  5. Mae52%
  6. Maxine55%
  7. Marjorie55%
  8. Ada57%
  9. Alice57%
  10. June60%

Love potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Geraldine96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Louise96%
  4. Joann96%
  5. Rose96%
  6. Lucille96%
  7. Patsy96%
  8. Miriam96%
  9. Margie96%
  10. Margaret96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora56%
  2. Ada58%
  3. Thelma58%
  4. Maxine62%
  5. Ruby68%
  6. Lillie68%
  7. Alice71%
  8. Marjorie74%
  9. June74%
  10. Mae76%

Professional potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Ruth96%
  2. Joann96%
  3. Alma96%
  4. Marie96%
  5. Anna96%
  6. Norma96%
  7. Bertha96%
  8. Lillian96%
  9. Hattie96%
  10. Gertrude96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Maxine58%
  3. Thelma69%
  4. Joan71%
  5. Jennie71%
  6. Ruby71%
  7. Jean71%
  8. Bernice71%
  9. Judith72%
  10. Edith72%

Crush potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Arlene89%
  2. Lorraine89%
  3. Mabel89%
  4. Virginia87%
  5. Patsy87%
  6. Marie86%
  7. Mary86%
  8. Lucille84%
  9. Marian84%
  10. Lillian84%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora49%
  2. Lillie49%
  3. Thelma52%
  4. Ada56%
  5. Alice57%
  6. Mae58%
  7. Nellie59%
  8. Agnes59%
  9. Ruth61%
  10. Ruby61%
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