Mary

English

/ˈmɛəɹɪ/, /ˈme(ə)ɹi/, /ˈmɛɹi/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ.
  • The 19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
  • Any of several other women in the New Testament, notably Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha.
  • (Ireland) A middle name for a male, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Etymology

Derived from Old French Marie derived from Latin Maria derived from Ancient Greek Μαρία derived from Aramaic מַרְיָם derived from Hebrew (modern) מִרְיָם.

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

מִרְיָם

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