Girl name
Meta name meaning
“pearl; a short form of Margaret”
Meta means “pearl” through its use as a short form of Margaret or Margareta in European languages. Those names derive from Greek margarítēs, meaning “pearl.” It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. A pearl within a shell provides its clearest concrete association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Meta mean?
Pearl; a short form of Margaret
In Turkish: inci; Margaret adının kısa biçimi
Meta also functions as an independent feminine name, especially in northern European naming traditions. It belongs to the same name family as Margaret and Margareta. Its spelling coincides with the Turkish word for merchandise, but the two uses have separate origins.
Origin of the name Meta
Meta is a short form of Margareta or Margaret in several European languages. Those names derive from Greek margarítēs, meaning “pearl.”
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Meta in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Me |
How to pronounce Meta
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /meta/ |
Is Meta a girl’s name?
Yes, Meta is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Meta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Meta
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
FAQ about the name Meta
What is the meaning of Meta?
Meta means “pearl; a short form of Margaret”. Meta is a short form of Margareta or Margaret in several European languages. Those names derive from Greek margarítēs, meaning “pearl.”
Is Meta a girl’s name?
Yes, Meta is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Meta in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Meta nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Meta?
Meta is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Meta have?
Meta has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Meta?
Meta does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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