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Linked by meaning

Margaret 琰

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Margaret (pearl) and 琰 (glittering gem) are related in meaning.

The English name

Meaning
From Greek margarites, 'pearl', through Latin and FrenchWell attested
Origin
Greek, via Latin and French

The Chinese character

Meaning
glittering gem
Source
Unicode Unihan

Sources

Inspired by Chinese naming. The two are linked by what they mean, never by sound or letters.