feminine Maureen

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Origin:
hebrew
Name Root:
Maryâm / miryâm > MIRIAM
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Mariám ‎(Μαριάμ) and Maríā ‎(Μαρίᾱ),” found in the New Testament, meaning “bitterness, beloved, wished for a child.” Both New Testament names were forms of the Hebrew name “Maryâm / Miryâm.” The name is widely used for its associations with the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ, and Saint Mary Magdalene, who was called an apostle to the apostles. The name may derive from an Egyptian word “Myr” (beloved) or “mr” (love), or even the Ancient Egyptian name “Meritamen” or “Merit-Amun,” meaning “beloved of Amun.” Mariam or (Arabic: Maryām) form, has been a popular name in predominantly Muslim countries due to the respect given to Mary, mother of Jesus, in Islam. Muslim parents want their daughters to be like Mary in her “chastity and demureness,” according to a 2006 IslamOnline.net article.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #2839


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #19

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #5

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Chakra Number: #5
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Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Maureen Connolly (1934–1969), American Tennis Player
Maureen Dowd (born 1952), American Columnist For The New York Times
Maureen Drake (born 1971), Canadian Former Professional Tennis Player
Maureen Duffy (born 1933), British Poet, Playwright And Novelist
Maureen Flannagan (born 1973), American Actress
Maureen Forrester (1930–2010), Canadian Operatic Contralto
Maureen Herman (born 1966), Former American Rock Musician
Maureen Johnson (born 1973), American Author
Maureen Lipman (born 1946), British Film, Theatre And Television Actress
Maureen Louys (born 1978), Belgian Animator And Television Presenter
Maureen Mccormick (born 1956), American Actress, Author, And Recording Artist
Maureen Mcgovern (born 1949), American Singer And Broadway Actress
Maureen O'hara (born 1920), Irish Film Actress And Singer
Maureen O'sullivan (1911–1998), Irish Actress
Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006), American Actress
Maureen Tucker (born 1944), American Musician
Maureen Van Zandt, Italian-american Actress