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Origin and Meaning of the Name:
Mary

Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Hebrew

 Usage:

English, biblical

Meaning:

Derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, there is disagreement on the meaning of the name Mary. Possible definitions include "sea of bitterness," "star of the sea," "rebellion" and "wished-for child." Mary was the name of the mother of Jesus Christ.

 



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Popularity Trend:

2009 Rank:     102
2008 Rank:     97

 2007 Rank:

93

 

 2006 Rank:

84

 

 2005 Rank:

73

 

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