At a Glance
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic (form of Mary, ultimately Hebrew)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAH-ree
Màiri is a Scottish Gaelic (form of Mary, ultimately Hebrew) girl's name. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Màiri
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Mary, ultimately Hebrew).
A common claim: Often glossed as meaning 'sea of bitterness.' Actually: This is a popular folk etymology of Mary's Hebrew root; scholars don't actually agree on what Miryam originally meant, and 'bitter sea' isn't well supported.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Màiri
MAH-reeIPA /ˈmɑːri/
Popularity of Màiri
Lists That Include Màiri
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Similar Names
Lowri · Idris · Saoirse · Hywel · Sorcha · Gwenllian
