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MARGALIT Origin of surname

MARGALIT

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic (derived from a female ancestor's personal name). The Hebrew Margalit means "pearl." Pearl became a popular female personal name throughout the Jewish Dispersion.

Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Margalit include the Polish-born Israeli actor Meir Margalit, Eretz Israel born American rabbi and educator Shlomo Margalit, and the Israeli judge Joseph Margalit.
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MARGALIT Origin of surname
MARGALIT

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic (derived from a female ancestor's personal name). The Hebrew Margalit means "pearl." Pearl became a popular female personal name throughout the Jewish Dispersion.

Distinguished 20th century bearers of the Jewish family name Margalit include the Polish-born Israeli actor Meir Margalit, Eretz Israel born American rabbi and educator Shlomo Margalit, and the Israeli judge Joseph Margalit.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People