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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. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa96%
  4. Michelle92%
  5. Michele92%
  6. Katrina88%
  7. Andre85%
  8. Tonya85%
  9. Melanie79%
  10. Scott78%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Tracy42%
  3. Gina43%
  4. Mario43%
  5. Wesley44%
  6. Stacy47%
  7. Nina48%
  8. Jason48%
  9. Tara50%
  10. Chad52%

Love potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa96%
  4. Michelle96%
  5. Michele96%
  6. Dawn93%
  7. Melanie92%
  8. Tonya90%
  9. Andre90%
  10. Monica88%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina46%
  2. Tracy49%
  3. Jill53%
  4. Gina56%
  5. Wesley59%
  6. Stacy59%
  7. Darren61%
  8. Bradley64%
  9. Nina64%
  10. Jason64%

Professional potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Heidi96%
  2. Shane96%
  3. Tonya96%
  4. Michelle96%
  5. Michele96%
  6. Melanie96%
  7. Shawn96%
  8. Andre96%
  9. Angela96%
  10. Amy95%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad51%
  2. Jason57%
  3. Darren58%
  4. Tamara63%
  5. Gina63%
  6. Tina63%
  7. Bradley64%
  8. Tara64%
  9. Jennifer64%
  10. Stacy67%

Crush potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Amy89%
  2. Michele87%
  3. Michelle87%
  4. Rodney85%
  5. Lisa84%
  6. Scott83%
  7. Brent83%
  8. Derrick80%
  9. Angela79%
  10. Katrina78%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario50%
  2. Tina51%
  3. Heidi53%
  4. Gina55%
  5. Shane56%
  6. Nina56%
  7. Shawn56%
  8. Tracy56%
  9. Jill56%
  10. Tara56%
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