Máire

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Máire is the Irish version of the name Mary, which means "bitter" or "beloved".
Pronunciation
MA-ryə
MAH-ree
Popularity
Máire is a relatively uncommon name outside of Ireland.

cartoon of the name Máire
Cartoon of Máire

Máire Name meanings & History

Máire is the Irish version of the name Mary, which means "bitter" or "beloved". Irish form of Maria (see Mary). The form Muire is used to refer to the Virgin Mary. Máire is used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Máire: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Máire:

M: Memorabilia,Mommy,Maternal,Mushy,Mother,Memory,Manipulative

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

R: Rational,Reason,Resourceful,Restless

E: Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten

Máire is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Máire Mhac an tSaoi is a well-known Irish poet and author, and Máire Breatnach is an Irish musician and composer.

Related Names to Máire

Mary, Maria, Marie, Miriam

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