Mary

Mary is the English form of the Latin Maria, itself derived from the Greek Mariam or Maria, which came from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning remains debated but is often proposed to relate to roots meaning beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea. The name is borne most famously in the Christian tradition by the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, making it one of the most widely used given names throughout the Western world for centuries. Its enduring popularity has produced a vast family of cognates and variants across many languages, including Marie, Maria, Miriam, Marianne, and Maura.