Mary

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Bitter, wished-for child, rebellion, and beloved
Pronunciation
MAIR-ee (English), MAH-ree (Irish), MAH-ri-ah (Spanish)
MAR-ee(English)
MEHR-ee(English)
Popularity
According to the SSA, Mary was one of the most popular names for girls in the 20th century. However, it has seen a significant decline in popularity in recent years. As of 2021, Mary is ranked #124 in the US, #641 in England and #750 in Canada.

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Mary Name meanings & History

Bitter, wished-for child, rebellion, and beloved. Mary is used as a first name for girls. It is also used as a middle name and a surname in some cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Mary: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mary:

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

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

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Mary is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Mary, mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Mary Shelley, Mary Poppins, Mary J. Blige, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

2.) Mary (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: "Sea of Bitterness" or "Rebelliousness"


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Description: "Sea of Bitterness" or "Rebelliousness". French form of Marius. Mary is primarily used as a feminine given name, but it has also been used as a surname in some cultures.

Famous People

Famous people named Mary include Mary Queen of Scots, Mary Shelley, Mary Tyler Moore, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.

3.) MARY (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Popular Anglicized form of the Hebrew Miryam. See MIRYAM. (MARE-REE)


4.) MARY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Anglicized form of Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam (sea of bitterness, sea of sorrow). There is much debate over the meaning of the name, however. While “sea of bitterness or sorrow” seems to be the most probable, some sources give the alternative definitions of “rebellion,” “wished-for child,” and “mistress or lady of the sea.” The name, borne in the Bible by the virgin mother of Jesus, has become one of the most enduringly popular names in the Christian world. (MARE-EE)


5.) Mary (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Sea dew

Other Forms: Mari, Marie


6.) MARY (Female)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Of debated origin and meaning. See MARY (English Names). The name is borne in the Bible by the virgin mother of Jesus, the son of God. Betrothed to be married to Joseph, Mary was notified of her pregnancy and the impending birth of the Christ child by the archangel Gabriel. She is thought to have been a part of Christ’s following and was present when he was put upon the cross. After seeing the crucifixion of her son, Mary was taken into the home of John the Apostle to live. (MARE-REE)


7.) MARY (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Anglicized form of Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam (sea of bitterness, sea of sorrow). There is much debate over the meaning of the name, however. While “sea of bitterness or sorrow” seems to be the most probable, some sources give the alternative definitions of “rebellion,” “wished-for child,” and “mistress or lady of the sea.” The name, borne in the Bible by the virgin mother of Jesus, has become one of the most enduringly popular names in the Christian world. Maire is the Gaelic form of Mary. Pet: Molly, Polly. (MARE-REE)


8.) MARY (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Anglicized form of Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam (sea of bitterness, sea of sorrow). There is much debate over the meaning of this name. While “sea of bitterness or sorrow” seems to be the most probable, some sources give the alternative definitions of “rebellion,” “wished-for child,” and “mistress or lady of the sea.” The name, borne in the Bible by the virgin mother of Jesus, has become one of the most enduringly popular names in the Christian world. The Gaelic form of Mary is Mairi or Maili, with the name Moire reserved to indicate the Blessed Virgin. (MARE-EE)


9.) MARY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean “sea of bitterness” or “sea of sorrow.” However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of “rebellion,” “wished-for child,” and “mistress or lady of the sea.” The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God. Var: Mari. (MARE-EE)


10.) Mary (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) bitter; sea of bitterness. Bible: the mother of Jesus. See also Maija,Malia,Maren,Mariah,Marjorie,Maura,Maureen,Miriam,Mitzi,Moira,Molly,Muriel.

Other Forms: Maeree, Maerey, Maeri, Maerie, Maery, Maree, Marella, Marelle, Maricara, Mariquilla, Mariquita, Marrey, Marry, Marye, Maryla, Marynia, Mavra, Meridel, Mirja, Morag, Moya


11.) Mary (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) bitter; in the Bible, the mother of Jesus

Other Forms: Merree, Merry, Mitzie


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