Grete

Grete Meaning & Origin

About Grete
The name "Grete" is a variant of the name "Greta" and is of German origin. It is derived from the name "Margaret," which means "pearl" or "precious." "Grete" carries a similar meaning and is often used as a diminutive or nickname for Margaret. The name symbolizes beauty, purity, and value, reflecting the preciousness of a pearl.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Grete are female.

Grete Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 T
🌐 IPA
/grit/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grete in Braille

Here's how to represent Grete in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Grete in braille

How to Spell the Name Grete in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Grete using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Grete in sign language

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