Mary — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Girl

Meaning

Bitter; wished-for child.

Etymology

From Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛri/

Popularity

US

2020:#126

2021:#135

Quick Facts

Length:: 4 letters
Syllables:: 2
Ending:: -y

Origin

Themes

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Mae, Molly

Variants:

Maria, Marie

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