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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. Travis42%
  2. Cody43%
  3. Shelby43%
  4. Daisy43%
  5. Brandy45%
  6. Molly46%
  7. Casey47%
  8. Morgan47%
  9. Vanessa48%
  10. Roberto48%

Love potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Cody56%
  2. Morgan56%
  3. Kendra59%
  4. Crystal59%
  5. Shelby59%
  6. Ariel59%
  7. Travis60%
  8. Vanessa61%
  9. Casey61%
  10. Alexander62%

Professional potential for Marit

Crush potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Molly47%
  2. Daisy53%
  3. Shelby54%
  4. Morgan55%
  5. Cody56%
  6. Sean56%
  7. Benjamin57%
  8. Vanessa57%
  9. Brandy58%
  10. Miranda58%
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