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Name meaningMary
“Uncertain; possibly beloved or bitter”
OriginHebrew
Used forGirls
First letterM
Meaning and history
Mary is a girl name of Hebrew origin that means “uncertain; possibly beloved or bitter.” From Miryam. Its meaning has been debated for centuries.
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Meanings of old names are often debated. We give the most widely accepted explanation from etymological references and note uncertainty where it exists.