Muire

Irish (Donegal)

/ˈmˠɪɾʲə/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Mary mother of Jesus

Etymology

Inherited from Old Irish Maire derived from Latin Maria derived from Ancient Greek Μαρία derived from Aramaic מַרְיָם derived from Hebrew (modern) מִרְיָם.

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

מִרְיָם

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