Marit: Name day

Name day

Marit is celebrated on May 6 and May 11 in Sweden, on July 13 in Estonia, and on July 20 in Norway.

Marit Name Overview and Characteristics

The name Marit is quite rare in the United States, often being perceived as Scandinavian or European. It functions historically as a vernacular form tied closely to Northern European linguistic traditions. This name generally carries an elegant and classic mood, suggesting composure and subtle refinement. In terms of gender, Marit is firmly established as a feminine name across its primary regions of use. Its meaning relates to its connection with longer, traditional names from which it derived. Overall, it remains an uncommon but historically resonant choice in American naming.

Name Day List: Marit

Country	Day	Month	Names
Sweden	6	May	Marit, Rita
Estonia	13	July	Margareeta, Margit, Mareta, Maret, Marita, Marit, Marge, Mare, Meeta, Greta, Grete, Kreet, Kreeta, Reet, Reeda
Norway	20	July	Margareta, Margit, Marit

Name Day List - similar names (Marit)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Latvia	25	March	Mara, Marina, Marita, Marite
Sweden	11	May	Märit, Märta
Norway	27	July	Marita, Rita
Finland	15	August	Marjatta, Marja, Jaana, Marianna, Marianne, Marita, Maritta, Marjaana, Marjo, Marjukka, Marjut, Jatta, Marju
USA	15	August	Madonna, Malia, Mara, Maria, Mariah, Marian, Mariana, Maribel, Marie, Marisa, Marissa, Maritza, Marla, Mary, Maryann, Mimi, Miriam, Mitzy, Molly, Napoleon, Polly
Sweden	22	October	Marika, Marita