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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. Jesus96%
  2. Paul93%
  3. Jacob92%
  4. Louis90%
  5. Frank90%
  6. Gregory88%
  7. Austin88%
  8. Elias87%
  9. Frederick86%
  10. Elmer86%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Calvin42%
  3. Travis42%
  4. Marvin42%
  5. Jim42%
  6. Andy42%
  7. Danny42%
  8. Leo42%
  9. Tommy42%
  10. Randy42%

Love potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Louis96%
  2. Lester96%
  3. Elmer96%
  4. Jacob96%
  5. Austin96%
  6. Joshua96%
  7. Paul96%
  8. Jesus96%
  9. Clifford95%
  10. Elias95%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Max44%
  3. Jimmy45%
  4. Ivan47%
  5. Karl47%
  6. Tommy48%
  7. Oscar51%
  8. Jim51%
  9. Randy53%
  10. Curtis53%

Professional potential for Marit

Top 10

  1. Andrew96%
  2. Jesus96%
  3. Raymond96%
  4. Alfred96%
  5. Abraham96%
  6. Ray96%
  7. Shane96%
  8. Gavin96%
  9. Martin96%
  10. Jose96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexander48%
  2. Chad51%
  3. Chase52%
  4. Max53%
  5. Dean54%
  6. Jason57%
  7. Preston57%
  8. Karl57%
  9. Darren58%
  10. Donald58%

Crush potential for Marit

Bottom 10

  1. Tommy43%
  2. Johnny46%
  3. Jimmy47%
  4. Leo48%
  5. Ivan48%
  6. Jim49%
  7. Mario50%
  8. Max51%
  9. Ricardo51%
  10. Diego51%
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