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Mary
The name Mary is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Of The Sea/Bitter/Beloved. Mary is the English variant of the Latin name Maria or Greek/Hebrew Miryam. There is no verified meaning, but it was most likely an ancient Egyptian name from the name elements mry or mr meaning "beloved." Other theories include the meanings to be "child wished-for" or "sea of bitterness."
Hebrew
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Graceful
- Compassionate
- Devoted
- Classic
Compatibility
Mary is a timeless and versatile name that pairs well with both traditional and modern sibling names. It also makes a beautiful and elegant middle name choice. Culturally, Mary fits seamlessly in a variety of settings, from classic to contemporary.
Graceful
Compassionate
Devoted
Classic
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Mary J. Blige
Musician
Born: January 11, 1971 · The Bronx, New York, USA
Mary Steenburgen
Actress
Born: February 8, 1953 · Newport, Arkansas, United States
Mary McDonnell
Actress
Born: April 28, 1952 · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Tyler Moore
Actress
Born: December 29, 1936 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Similar Names
Frank
Laura
Laurel plant
Aria
Lioness, Air, Noble, song, melody
Nylah
Champion, achiever, winner
Hari
Lion
Chichi
Wisdom, Intellect
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Mary English
- Maria Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian
- Marie French, Czech
- Mária Hungarian
- Mariya Bulgarian
- Russian
- Hebrew
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Japanese
Cultural Adaptations
- Мария (Mariya) Russian
- מרים (Miriam) Hebrew
- مريم (Maryam) Arabic
- मरीम (Marīm) Hindi
- マリア (Maria) Japanese
Frequently Asked Questions about Mary
- What does Mary mean?
- Of The Sea/Bitter/Beloved
- What is the origin of Mary?
- Mary has Hebrew origins.
- Is Mary popular?
- Mary has been viewed 109 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Mary?
- Similar names include Frank, Laura, Aria, Nylah, Hari.
- How do you pronounce Mary?
- Mary is pronounced MAIR-ee.
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