Girl name
Greta name meaning
“pearl”
Greta means “pearl.” It is a short form of Margareta and related names, which derive through Latin Margarita from Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. Used as a feminine given name in Türkiye, it evokes the lustrous pearl formed inside an oyster and remains closely connected to the name Margaret.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,735
What does Greta mean?
Pearl
In Turkish: inci
Greta originated as a shortened form but also functions as an independent feminine name. It shares its pearl meaning with Margareta, Margaret, and Margot. Cultural associations include the actress Greta Garbo, while the name's central image remains the pearl as a precious natural object.
Origin of the name Greta
Greta is a shortened form of Margareta and related names. These derive through Latin Margarita from Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Greta in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | G |
How to pronounce Greta
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡɾeta/ |
Is Greta a girl’s name?
Yes, Greta is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Greta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- İnci♀Pearl
- Beril♀Beryl, a gemstone mineral
- Mercan♀Coral
- Feride♀Unique, incomparable
- Zümrüt♀A precious stone of vivid green colour
- Yeşim♀Jade, an ornamental stone often green
- Elmas♀Diamond
- Esmira♀Emerald, a green gemstone
- Nefise♀Precious, exquisite, highly valuable
- Cevahir♂♀Precious stones, jewels
- Cevher♂♀Precious stone
- Dürdane♀A pearl
Famous people named Greta
- Greta Bohacek · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Greta
What is the meaning of Greta?
Greta means “pearl”. Greta is a shortened form of Margareta and related names. These derive through Latin Margarita from Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl.
Is Greta a girl’s name?
Yes, Greta is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Greta in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Greta nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Greta?
Greta is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Greta have?
Greta has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Greta?
Greta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Greta?
Notable people named Greta include Greta Bohacek.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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