"Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Christian Name · French/Greek Origin
Marguerite Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Marguerite
girl
Marguerite means "Pearl", a girl's name of French/Greek origin. The name Marguerite does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Marguerite represents beauty born from suffering — the pearl of great price that emerges from life's deepest trials.
Is Marguerite in the Bible?
No — the name Marguerite does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Marguerite.
Pronunciation:/mar-geh-REET/
OriginFrench/Greek
MeaningPearl
What does Marguerite mean?
Marguerite is a girl name of French/Greek origin meaning "Pearl". Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' Pearls are formed through suffering — an irritant within the oyster is transformed into something beautiful.
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What does Marguerite mean in the Bible?
Marguerite means "Pearl" and is a name of French/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' Pearls are formed through suffering — an irritant within the oyster is transformed into something beautiful. This mirrors the Christian truth that God transforms our trials into precious treasures of character.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Marguerite?
Marguerite is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pearl" — not because Scripture names anyone Marguerite.
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Which books of the Bible mention Marguerite?
Marguerite is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Marguerite?
Marguerite represents beauty born from suffering — the pearl of great price that emerges from life's deepest trials.
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Names like Marguerite
Other French/Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Pearl" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Marguerite
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of knowledge"
Marguerite & Isidore
Nicodemus
boy
"Victory of the people"
Marguerite & Nicodemus
Solomon
boy
"Peaceful"
Marguerite & Solomon
Solomon
boy
"Peace; Peaceful"
Marguerite & Solomon
Sullivan
boy
"Dark eyes; Hawk-eyed"
Marguerite & Sullivan
Abednego
boy
"Servant of Nego (a Babylonian god)"
Marguerite & Abednego
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Marguerite name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Marguerite does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Marguerite.
Marguerite means "Pearl." It is a French/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Pearl" — runs right through the Bible.
French/Greek. Marguerite comes into English from French/Greek and carries the sense "Pearl." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Marguerite
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Marguerite?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Marguerite?
You can read every verse where Marguerite appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.