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Gretel Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "gretel" is "pearl", and is used often for "feminine".
Gretel Name Details
Gretel is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which originated from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. It is commonly used as a feminine given name. The name Gretel gained popularity after being featured in the Grimm brothers' fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel'.
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