Hebrew · Girl name
Mary
“uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness or rebelliousness”
About the name Mary
Mary is derived from the Hebrew name ‘Miryam’, which entered English via the Greek and Latin form ‘Maria’. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, with theories including ‘sea of bitterness’, ‘rebelliousness’, or other interpretations. In the Hebrew Bible, Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron. Mary, Queen of Scots, was a notable historical figure, executed in England under the reign of Elizabeth I.
- Meaning
- uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness or rebelliousness
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Mary
- Mary Elizabeth
- Mary Grace
- Mary Anne
- Mary Louise
- Mary Claire
Questions about Mary
- What does Mary mean?
- Mary is a Hebrew name meaning "uncertain; possibly sea of bitterness or rebelliousness".
- How do you pronounce Mary?
- Mary is pronounced MAIR-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Mary?
- Variants of Mary include Maria, Marie, Mariya, Maree.
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