What Does the Name Mary Mean
The name Mary comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mary below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mary Name Meaning
English, BiblicalUsual English form of Maria, the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρια (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), a name...
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What does the name Mary mean?
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