Girl name
Maureen name meaning
“beloved; sea of bitterness”
Maureen is a feminine name commonly linked to the interpretations “beloved” and “sea of bitterness.” It is the English form of Irish Máirín, a diminutive of Máire or Mary, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam. The meaning of Miryam is disputed, with both interpretations familiar explanations of the name.
What does Maureen mean?
Beloved; sea of bitterness
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; laut kepahitan
Origin and cultural usage of Maureen
The English form of Irish Máirín, a diminutive of Máire or Mary, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam. Miryam's meaning is disputed; 'beloved' and 'sea of bitterness' are familiar interpretations.
How to pronounce Maureen
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦸꦫꦺꦲꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮅᮛᮨᮈᮔ᮪ |
Is Maureen a girl’s name?
Yes, Maureen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Maureen ranks #881 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maureen
Famous people named Maureen
- Maureen Daryanani · b. 2001
- Maureen Carmela Duppond · b. 1987
- Maureen G. Wenas
- Maureen Maria Tenges
- Maureen T. Memah
- Maureen Tenges
- Maureen Veronica Adilan · b. 1979
- Maureen Vivian · b. 1988
- Maureen Yvonne Donna Tanaty
FAQ about the name Maureen
What is the meaning of Maureen?
Maureen means beloved; sea of bitterness. The English form of Irish Máirín, a diminutive of Máire or Mary, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam. Miryam's meaning is disputed; 'beloved' and 'sea of bitterness' are familiar interpretations.
Is Maureen a girl’s name?
Yes, Maureen is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Maureen have?
Maureen has 3 syllables (Mau-re-en) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Maureen?
Maureen ranks #881 among girl names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Maureen?
Notable people named Maureen include Maureen Daryanani, Maureen Carmela Duppond, Maureen G. Wenas.
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