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Maureen name meaning
Last Name
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Maureen mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Maureen
User Submitted Origins
Irish
65%
English
15%
Celtic
7%
Hebrew
4%
African
2%
Nigerian
2%
Aboriginal
2%
Gaelic
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- 8 people from all over the world agree the name Maureen is of Irish origin and means "Little Mary".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Maureen is of Irish origin and means "Diminutive of Mary".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Maureen is of English origin and means "Little mother".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Australia, the name Maureen means "Star of the Sea".
- 2 people from Vermont, U.S. agree the name Maureen is of English origin and means "Ocean".
- A user from Uganda says the name Maureen is of African origin and means "According to Ugandans,the name Maureen means beautiful".
- A user from Australia says the name Maureen is of Aboriginal origin and means "Beautiful".
- According to a user from Spain, the name Maureen is of Nigerian origin and means "Great".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Maureen is of Celtic origin and means "darling".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Maureen is of Irish origin and means "From the shore".
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Wiktionary
Anglicized from Irish Máirín, diminutive of Máire, an Irish equivalent of Mary.
- A female given name from Irish.
Notable Persons Named Maureen
Notable Persons Named Maureen
Maureen McCormick
Maureen McCormick is an actress, singer, and actor. She was most active from 1964 to present. Maureen was given the name Maureen Denise McCormick on August 5th, 1956 in Encino, California, U.S.
Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara was an actress and singer. She was most active from 1938 to 1938. Maureen was given the name Maureen FitzSimons on August 17th, 1920 in Ranelagh. She died on October 24th, 2015.
Rebbie Jackson
Rebbie Jackson is a contemporary r&b, pop music, and soul music singing and actor. She was most active from 1974 to 1998. Rebbie was given the name Maureen Reillette Jackson on May 29th, 1950 in Gary, Indiana.
Maureen O'Sullivan
Maureen O'Sullivan was an actress and singer. She was most prominent from 1930 to present. Maureen was given the name Maureen Paula O'Sullivan on May 17th, 1911 in Boyle, County Roscommon. She died on June 23rd, 1998.
Maureen Reagan
Maureen was given the name Maureen Elizabeth Reagan by her parents Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman on January 4th, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. She left this life on August 8th, 2001.
Maureen Dowd
Maureen Dowd is a columnist. Maureen was given the name Maureen Bridgid Dowd on January 14th, 1952 in Washington, D.C.
- Maureen StapletonActress
- Laila MorseActor
- Maureen TuckerMusician
- Maureen McGovernSinging
- Maureen ConnollyTennis Player
- Maureen JohnsonAuthor
- Maureen O'ConnorLieutenant Governor of Ohio
- Maureen ForresterSinger
- Maureen HermanMusician
- Maureen Paley
- Maureen EvansMusician
- Maureen O'SullivanDublin City Councillor
- Mau MarceloMusician
- Maureen CormackUnited States Ambassador to Bosnia
Notable Persons With the Last Name Maureen
Notable Persons With the Last Name Maureen
Mollie Maureen
Mollie was born on August 16th, 1904 in Ireland. She breathed her last breath on January 26th, 1987.