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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Mary, Maura, Maureen, Moira
- Variants
- Mhuire, Maire
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of Mary; in unbroken Irish use since the early Christian period.
The story behind Máire
The most common Irish female name for centuries; in Gaelic the Virgin's name Muire is held distinct from secular Máire.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; Gaelic form of Mary.
Did you know?
Máire (rather than Muire) is reserved in traditional Irish for ordinary women — Muire is used only for the Virgin Mary.
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