Marie

Marie is the French and German form of Maria, itself the Latin rendering of the Greek Mariam or Maria, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. The precise meaning of the Hebrew root is debated, with proposed interpretations including "beloved," "bitter," and "wished-for child." The name gained enduring prominence through the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition and has been borne by numerous European queens and noblewomen, most famously Marie Antoinette of France and the scientist Marie Curie. Closely related forms include Maria, Mary, Mariam, Maja, and Marion.