Maureen

Maureen is an Anglicized form of Máirín, an Irish diminutive of Máire, itself the Irish form of Mary. Mary derives ultimately from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose precise meaning is debated but may relate to concepts of bitterness, beloved, or wished-for child. The name has been widely used in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities, gaining broader popularity in the English-speaking world through the twentieth century. Related forms include Maurine, Moreen, and the source name Máire.