Girl name
Mary name meaning
“beloved; star of the sea”
Mary is a feminine English name with the traditional interpretations beloved and star of the sea. It comes from Maria, transmitted through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Miryam, whose original meaning is disputed. Mari is a spelling variant associated with the name.
What does Mary mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mary
Mary is the English form of Maria, transmitted through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Miryam. Its original sense is disputed; 'beloved' and 'star of the sea' are traditional interpretations.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mary
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mary, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Debora: honeybee
- Valerie: strong and vigorous
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Meaning of each word
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Claudia: of the Claudius family
- Debora: honeybee
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Mary Yuanita
Meaning of each word
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Yuanita: God has been gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Lidya: from Lydia
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Beatrice: bringer of happiness or blessing
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Mary Fina
Meaning of each word
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Fina: God will add
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Meaning of each word
- Mary: beloved; star of the sea
- Angeline: angel, messenger
- Friska: ancient; venerable
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How to pronounce Mary
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤ |
Is Mary a girl’s name?
Yes, Mary is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Mary ranks #828 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mary
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
Famous people named Mary
- Mary Yuranda
- Mary B. Harun
- Mary Handoko Wijoyo · b. 1951
- Mary Harlim · b. 1958
- Mary Herlin · b. 1958
- Mary Jane Uran · b. 1987
- Mary Silvita · b. 1986
- Mary Sylvia · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Mary
What is the meaning of Mary?
Mary means beloved; star of the sea. Mary is the English form of Maria, transmitted through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Miryam. Its original sense is disputed; 'beloved' and 'star of the sea' are traditional interpretations.
Is Mary a girl’s name?
Yes, Mary is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 8% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mary?
Mary is of Hebrew, Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Mary have?
Mary has 2 syllables (Ma-ry) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Mary?
Mary ranks #828 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mary?
Other spellings: Mari.
What full names go well with Mary?
Some ideas: Mary Debora Valerie; Mary Claudia Debora; Mary Yuanita.
Famous people named Mary?
Notable people named Mary include Mary Yuranda, Mary B. Harun, Mary Handoko Wijoyo.
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