Loving-kindness or pearl
In the Pali language of Buddhist scripture, Metta refers to benevolent loving-kindness toward all beings. It also exists as a vintage diminutive of Margaret in Germanic and Scandinavian traditions, meaning pearl.
Less common today
Metta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,408 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA player formerly known as Ron Artest
German baroness and friend of Augusta Louise zu Stolberg-Stolberg
