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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

Bottom 10

  1. Cleo42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Junior42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Archie48%
  6. Virgil51%
  7. Goldie51%
  8. Bennie51%
  9. Dixie51%
  10. Rosie52%

Love potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Cleo44%
  3. Lizzie56%
  4. Junior62%
  5. Virgil62%
  6. Will63%
  7. Archie65%
  8. Jess66%
  9. Dixie67%
  10. Elvira67%

Professional potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Luther55%
  2. Virgil55%
  3. Estella59%
  4. Dick64%
  5. Julius64%
  6. Percy66%
  7. Fay66%
  8. Elvira67%
  9. Ila69%
  10. Melba69%

Crush potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Mable95%
  2. Myrna88%
  3. Virgie87%
  4. Mollie86%
  5. Mamie86%
  6. Louie84%
  7. Muriel84%
  8. Loyd84%
  9. Julius83%
  10. Jeannine83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Cleo45%
  3. Lizzie47%
  4. Rosie53%
  5. Junior55%
  6. Dixie56%
  7. Johnie56%
  8. Bennie57%
  9. Archie58%
  10. Goldie58%
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