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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pearl, via Margaret
- Origin
- Danish (contraction of Merete, from Margrethe/Margaret)
- Pronunciation
- MET-teh
Mette (MET-teh) is a Danish name, a short form of Merete, which itself comes from Margrethe, the Danish version of Margaret. Like Margaret, it carries the meaning "pearl." It's two quick syllables, easy to say and easy to spell.
Meaning & Origin of Mette
Meaning: Pearl, via Margaret.
Origin: Danish (contraction of Merete, from Margrethe/Margaret).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mette
MET-tehIPA /ˈmɛtə/
Popularity of Mette
Mette does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Mette mean?
Pearl, via Margaret. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mette?
Mette is pronounced MET-teh (IPA: /ˈmɛtə/).
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