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Mary

Girl NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Usual English form of Maria, the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρ

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Mary and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Compassion
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Creativity
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Charisma

Famous People Named Mary

Mary (mother of Jesus)

Mother of Jesus in Christian tradition, revered for faith and humility.

CompassionKindnessSpirituality

Mary Rose

The Mary Rose (launched 1511) is a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII.

LeadershipSuccess

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1835 – 4 February 1915) was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Mary Louise Smith (activist)

Mary Louise Smith (later Mary Louise Smith Ware) (born 1937) is an African-American civil rights activist.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Mary Wesley

Mary Wesley was the pen name of Mary Aline Siepmann CBE (24 June 191230 December 2002), an English novelist.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Similar Names You Might Like

Miriam
Hebrew
The original Hebrew form, sharing the same etymological and biblical significance.
Maria
Spanish/Italian
The direct Latin and Romance language equivalent, retaining strong religious and cultural weight.
Myrddin
Welsh
Shares a similar sound and evokes a sense of ancient wisdom and spiritual connection, though not directly related in meaning.

Mary in Other Languages

ArabicMariam
ArabicMaryam
ArmenianMariam
BasqueMaia
Biblical GreekMaria
Biblical GreekMariam

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