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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. Calvin42%
  2. Marvin42%
  3. Billie42%
  4. Alvin44%
  5. Lillie46%
  6. Thelma46%
  7. Jessie48%
  8. Dora48%
  9. Ruby50%
  10. Mae52%

Love potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Geraldine96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Louis96%
  4. Louise96%
  5. Joann96%
  6. Rose96%
  7. Lester96%
  8. Lucille96%
  9. Patsy96%
  10. Elmer96%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie53%
  2. Marvin55%
  3. Dora56%
  4. Calvin58%
  5. Ada58%
  6. Thelma58%
  7. Arnold61%
  8. Alvin61%
  9. Maxine62%
  10. Leonard62%

Professional potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Ruth96%
  2. Joann96%
  3. Alma96%
  4. Marie96%
  5. Anna96%
  6. Raymond96%
  7. Alfred96%
  8. Norma96%
  9. Bertha96%
  10. Ray96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada50%
  2. Maxine58%
  3. Donald58%
  4. Calvin61%
  5. Warren61%
  6. Franklin63%
  7. Leonard64%
  8. Sidney65%
  9. Cecil66%
  10. Billie67%

Crush potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Arlene89%
  2. Floyd89%
  3. Chester89%
  4. Lorraine89%
  5. Mabel89%
  6. Virginia87%
  7. Patsy87%
  8. Marie86%
  9. Mary86%
  10. Lucille84%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie44%
  2. Dora49%
  3. Lillie49%
  4. Thelma52%
  5. Alvin53%
  6. Marvin53%
  7. Herbert55%
  8. Calvin55%
  9. Jack56%
  10. Ada56%
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