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Magali

“pearl”

About the name Magali

Magali is a Provençal form of Margaret, which comes through Latin from Greek margarites ‘pearl’. The name spread from Provence into general French use, helped by Frédéric Mistral’s Provençal epic poem Mirèio, which contains a celebrated song about a girl named Magali. Spellings such as Magalie and Magaly are also found in France and in Latin America, where the name is pronounced with stress on the final syllable.

Meaning
pearl
Origin
French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mah-GAH-lee(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Magalie
  • Magalí

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Middle names for Magali

  • Magali Rose
  • Magali Claire
  • Magali Anne
  • Magali Marie
  • Magali Elise

Questions about Magali

What does Magali mean?
Magali is a French name meaning "pearl".
How do you pronounce Magali?
Magali is pronounced mah-GAH-lee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Magali?
Variants of Magali include Magalie, Magalí.

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