SteMarguerite

SteMarguerite is the contracted form of Sainte Marguerite in French, used as a toponym and in ecclesiastical contexts. The name honors Saint Margaret and appears in the titles of places, churches, and institutions throughout French-speaking regions. On maps and signage, SteMarguerite may be spelled with or without a hyphen, or as Sainte-Marguerite.

One notable geographic example is Île Sainte-Marguerite, the largest of the Lérins Islands off the coast near Cannes, France. The island is known for Fort Royal and marine habitats, and it is associated with legends such as the Man in the Iron Mask. Beyond this island, various communes, hamlets, and neighborhoods in France and Canada bear Sainte-Marguerite or Ste-Marguerite in their names, reflecting local religious heritage and parish affiliations.

In religious usage, Sainte Marguerite refers to Saint Margaret of Antioch, also known as Margaret the Virgin, a venerated saint in Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Dedications to Sainte Marguerite appear in church names, altars, and artwork, serving as a religious and cultural anchor in communities that bear the name.

Etymology: The given name Marguerite derives from Latin Margarita, itself from Greek margarites meaning pearl. The toponym SteMarguerite thus combines the feminine form of the name with the honorific Sainte, rendering a common French toponymic element.