International Variations of Mary
- Marcsa
- Mariquita
Origin:
Spanish diminutive of MariaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
Mariquita derives from Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
- Mendi
- Maruca
- Molara
- Maisa
Origin:
Finnish and Old Swedish form of Maria, Portuguese, Japanese, Georgian, Arabic, "beloved; drop of the sea, bitter; beloved and famous in battle; dance + sand; born in May; walking with a proud gait"Meaning:
"beloved; drop of the sea, bitter; beloved and famous in battle; dance + sand; born in May; walking with a proud gait"Description:
A truly international name with a multitude of origins.
- Mérane
- Maijii
- Marynia
Origin:
Polish diminutive of MariaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
The meaning of Maria, from which Marynia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
- Maiken
Origin:
Variation of Macon, FrenchDescription:
Variation of Macon.
- Maruja
- Mirentxu
Origin:
Basque, from the Hebrew or Egyptian MaryMeaning:
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"Description:
This alluring Basque name is a diminutive of Miren, a Basque equivalent of Mary. It was most famously used in the mononymous opera Mirentxu by Jesús Guridi. A beautiful name with a distinct ending sound, it's a unique way to honour a Mary, although the "X" sound may lead to some pronunciation issues.