Mary
From the Hebrew name Miryam, of uncertain meaning; often explained as "beloved" or "bitterness", though several other theories exist.
Meaning and origin
Mary is the standard English form of Maria, the Latin rendering of the New Testament Greek Mariam and Maria, both going back to the Hebrew name Miryam.
How to pronounce Mary
| English (US) | MEHR-ee /ˈmɛri/ |
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