International Baby Names
International Variations of Mary
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Maruja
Maruja is a feminine Spanish name that originated as an affectionate diminutive form of María. In Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America, Maruja has…
Maruska
Maruska is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. It's a diminutive form of Maria or Marie, carrying the same meaning of 'bitter'…
Marya
Arabic
"purity, bright whiteness"
The final a adds a lot of style.
Maryah
English, variant of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Maria
Maryka
Silesian, diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
One of Mary's more edgy and unusual international variants.
Maryla
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
The meaning of Maria, from which Maryla is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Marynia
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
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…
Maryse
French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marise
Marysia
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Masha
Russian variation of Maria, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Looking to honor Grandma Mary (or Maria) with something original? This Russian short form bears an unfortunate resemblance to the English word "mash", but if you can look past that, Masha has…
Mashenka
Mashenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Maria (Mary). In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express endearment and familiarity. The name Maria…
Mashka
Mashka is a diminutive feminine name with Russian origins, typically used as an affectionate nickname for Maria (Mary). In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express warmth and familiarity rather…
Maura
Anglicized variation of Maire, Finnish, Irish variation of Mary"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
"sweet; drop of the sea, bitter"
Somber, almost mournful name that still has a lovely sound. Neither really in nor out, Maura has played around at the lower half of the Top 1000 since the late 1940s. It might make one of those…
Maureen
Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
Almost as popular in the 1950s among the Irish in Boston as it was with those back in Bray, Maureen was once among the most prominent Irish names for girls in the US but has fallen from favor along…
Mayre
Mayre is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of either Mary or Maire (the Irish form of Mary). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, though its exact…
Mele
Hawaiian, Tongan, and Samoan
"song"
Some sources say Mele is a South Sea Islander form of Mary, but it's also a name in its own right meaning song.
Mendi
Mendi is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, including as a variant of Mindy (itself a diminutive of Melinda), or from Basque culture where it means "mountain." The name also appears in…
Mérane
Mérane is a delicate feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French linguistic roots or representing a modern creation inspired by similar-sounding names like Marina or Méranie. The…
Meriem
Arabic, from Hebrew
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A variant spelling of Maryam, most often seen in North Africa.
Mhairie
Mhairie is a feminine Scottish Gaelic variant of Mary, with the 'mh' producing a 'v' sound in Gaelic pronunciation (roughly pronounced 'VAY-ree'). This distinctive spelling reflects traditional…