Mary

Colors Related to this Name: Purple, Lilac, Mavve

Qualities Related to this Name: Creative, Light-Hearted

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #120 in 2013 and #120 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: 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.

Meaning(s):

-Any of several other women in the New Testament, notably Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha.

-The 19th sura (chapter) of the Quran

-The Virgin Mary, the mother of Christ.

-(Ireland dated) A middle name for a male, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

-( female name -comes from the Hebrew language-).

In Swedish

Origin: From English Mary as a variant of the traditional Swedish Maria. First recorded as a Swedish given name in 1808.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).

In Danish

Origin: From English Mary. A variant of the traditional Danish Marie.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).

In Norwegian

Origin: From English Mary. A variant of the tradtional Norwegian Maria or Marie.

Meaning(s):

-( female name).