Marga
Meaning of Marga
Marga is a lovely name for a baby girl with Italian and Spanish origins. In Italian, Marga is pronounced as MAR-gah (/ˈmarɡa/), while in Spanish it is also pronounced as MAR-gah (/ˈmɑrɡə/). This name is a variation of the popular name Margaret and shares similarities with the elegant name Margot. Marga has a long history of usage, particularly in the United States of America. While it may not be as common as some other names, Marga has still been given to newborn girls throughout the years, with peaks in popularity during the 1950s and 1970s. With its international flair and timeless charm, Marga is an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as MAR-gah (/ˈmarɡa/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as MAR-gah (/ˈmɑrɡə/)
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Notable People Named Marga
| Marga Spiegel, a German woman, survived the Holocaust by hiding with her daughter, while her husband hid separately, with the help of farmers and their families. |
| Marga Gual Soler - María Margarita Gual Soler is a Spanish science diplomat, policy advisor, international speaker, and educator known for her work in elevating the role of science in international diplomacy and promoting science diplomacy worldwide. |
| Marga Klompé - Margaretha Albertina Maria "Marga" Klompé was a Dutch politician and chemist, known for her role in the defunct Catholic People's Party (KVP) and later the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party, and was granted the honorary title of Minister of State in 1971. |
| Marga von Etzdorf - Margarete (Marga) von Etzdorf was a pioneering German aircraft pilot, known for being the first woman hired to fly for an airline and for completing the first solo flight across Siberia from Germany to Tokyo, Japan. |
| Marga Minco was a Dutch journalist and writer known for her literary works. |
| Marga Faulstich, a German glass chemist, made significant contributions to the field during her 44-year tenure at Schott AG, where she developed over 300 types of optical glasses and became the company's first female executive, with 40 patents registered in her name. |
