The Meaning Of The Name MARIE
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| Meaning: |
Beloved, Sea Of Bitterness, Drop Of The Sea |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Origin: |
French, Latin, Hebrew |
| Root: |
From the Hebrew name Miryam (מִרְיָם), with possible meanings including “beloved”, “rebellious”, or “wished‑for child”. It is also understood to derive from Hebrew mar (“drop”) and yam (“sea”), yielding interpretations such as “drop of the sea” or “bitterness”. Additionally, in French tradition Marie has been poetically linked to stella maris (“star of the sea”) in reference to the Virgin Mary. |
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Pronunciation: The name Marie is commonly pronounced as “mah‑REE” (French) or “MAIR-ee” (English).
Popularity: Extremely popular historically; ranked as the 7th most popular female name in the U.S. in 1901 and remained in the top 100 until about 1958. Still widely used, especially as part of double names (e.g., Marie‑Claire, Anne‑Marie) in French-speaking cultures .
Associated Color: Pearl white
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Nicknames and Diminutives: Mai, Mare, Mari
Variations and Alternates: Maria, Mary, Mariah, Marika, Marion; French doubles like Marie‑Claire, Anne‑Marie, Marie‑Thérèse