Margarida

Margarida is a Portuguese feminine given name and also the word for the daisy flower in Portuguese. As a given name, Margarida is the equivalent of Margaret in English and is common in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking communities. The name ultimately derives from the Latin margarita, meaning pearl, a lineage it shares with Margaret in many European languages.

In addition to being a personal name, margarida refers to the common daisy, a flowering plant of the Asteraceae family (Leucanthemum vulgare and related species). The flower is typically white with a yellow center and is widely found in temperate regions; its Portuguese name is connected to the same ancient root as the given name.

Culturally, margaridas (the flowers) symbolize innocence and purity in various contexts, and the given name Margarida is used in literature, film, and public life in Portuguese-speaking countries. Variations of the name appear in different languages, such as Margarita in Spanish and Margaret in English, reflecting shared roots across Romance languages.