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Mary name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mary mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mary
User Submitted Origins
English
48%
Hebrew
30%
Filipino (Philippines)
4%
Egyptian
4%
German
4%
American
3%
Latin
3%
Italian
3%
Jewish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United States says the name Mary means "Star of the sea, a nice little girl".
- 2 submissions from Alabama, U.S. agree the name Mary means "Child of the sea" and is of German origin.
- According to a user from the United States, the name Mary is of German origin and means "Child of the Sea (Powerful)".
- 4 people from the United States and Nigeria agree the name Mary is of Spanish / Italian origin and means "Gift of God".
- 2 people from Nigeria and the United States agree the name Mary is of Latin origin and means "Star of the sea".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Mary means "sea of rebellion".
- A submission from Canada says the name Mary means "sea".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Australia, the name Mary is of English origin and means "Gifted".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Mary is of Canadian origin and means "A nice little girl".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Mary means "Its a Name of the Mother of God".
- 2 submissions from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Mary means "Beloved" and is of Egyptian origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Mar"y
Marrow.
interjection Ma"ry
See Marry.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
Wiktionary
From Old French Marie, from Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), from Aramaic מַרְיָם (maryām) or Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryām), of uncertain origin.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- 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, dated) A middle name for a male, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.
Mary was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Mary
Notable Persons Named Mary
Mary Stuart
Mary Stuart was royalty. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1542 to 1542. Mary was born as the child of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise on December 8th, 1542 in Linlithgow Palace. She left this life on February 8th, 1587.
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds is an actress, singer, and dancer. Her ongoing career started in 1948. Debbie was given the name Mary Frances Reynolds on April 1st, 1932 in El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is an actress and film producer. She has been prominent since 1971. Meryl was given the name Mary Louise Streep on June 22nd, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Mary I
Mary I was royalty. Her career lasted from 1553 to 1553. Mary was born as the child of Henry VIII of England and Catherine of Aragon on February 18th, 1516 in Palace of Placentia. She died on November 17th, 1558.
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore is an actress. She was most prominent from 1957 to present. Mary was born on December 29th, 1936 in Brooklyn.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Mary Elizabeth Winstead is an actress, singer, and recording artist. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Mary was born on November 28th, 1984 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.
- Mary Ann CottonDressmaker
- Rose ByrneActress
- Elle FanningActress
- Mary Shelley
- Farrah FawcettActress
- Lily TomlinComedian
- Mary MagdaleneSaint
- Mary J. BligeMusician
- Bo DerekActress
- Mary SteenburgenActress
- Dusty SpringfieldSinger
- Sean YoungActress
- Sissy SpacekActress
- Mary MallonCook
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mary
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mary
Immaculate Conception of Mary
Immaculate Conception of Mary is a saint.
Princess Mary
Princess Mary was royalty. She holds the title Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood, and Earl of Harewood. Princess was born as the child of George V and Mary of Teck on April 25th, 1897 in York Cottage. She died on March 28th, 1965.
Mary
Mary is royalty. She holds the title Crown Princess of Denmark;, Countess of Monpezat, Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, and Count of Monpezat. Mary was born as the child of John Dalgleish Donaldson on February 5th, 1972 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Blessed Virgin Mary
Blessed Virgin Mary is a saint. They hold the title West:Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, Mother of the Church, East:Theotokos, Islam:Sayyidatna("Our Lady"), Greatest Woman, The Chosen One, and The Purified One.
Typhoid Mary
Typhoid Mary is a comics character.
The Immaculate Heart of Mary
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a saint.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mary | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.21% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 12.54% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.58% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.23% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.66% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mary
People with the last name Mary are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Mary
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| #6 | Classic Girl Names |
| #1 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |