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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. Kip42%
  2. Scotty42%
  3. Kesha42%
  4. Kandy42%
  5. Niki42%
  6. Josh43%
  7. Tad44%
  8. Brandee44%
  9. Felice44%
  10. Siobhan44%

Love potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty48%
  2. Siobhan53%
  3. Kisha54%
  4. Tamar55%
  5. Karrie56%
  6. Kandy58%
  7. Rico58%
  8. Windy58%
  9. Josh58%
  10. Kip58%

Professional potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Barbra56%
  2. Ursula60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Theron60%
  5. Federico60%
  6. Lucretia62%
  7. Tammi63%
  8. Tosha64%
  9. Shad65%
  10. Aja65%

Crush potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Jeana93%
  2. Caryn93%
  3. Tresa89%
  4. Gena89%
  5. Nicolle89%
  6. Deena88%
  7. Ami88%
  8. Rodrick88%
  9. Annemarie88%
  10. Christi87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sunshine42%
  2. Kandy42%
  3. Scotty43%
  4. Siobhan43%
  5. Shanika44%
  6. Kisha45%
  7. Tamar47%
  8. Niki48%
  9. Edwardo51%
  10. Windy51%
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