Indian name meaning

Mary

♀ Girl

Mary · 1 syllable

Beloved; bitter

Origin
Hebrew
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).

8
Name number 8 · The Achiever

Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.

Chaldean letter values for Mary
Mary
4121

4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8. So Mary carries the name number 8.

About the name Mary

Mary is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Beloved; bitter.”

Spoken aloud it is Mary — 1 syllable. Mary is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mary mean?

Mary means “Beloved; bitter.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.

Is Mary a boy or a girl name?

Mary is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Mary?

Mary is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.

How do you pronounce Mary?

Mary has 1 syllable and is said as Mary.

What is the numerology number of the name Mary?

In the Chaldean system, Mary has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”

Is Mary a common name in India?

Mary does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.

What names go well with Mary?

For a brother to Mary, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Matthew, Michael, Emmanuel or James all pair naturally with it.

Which names sound similar to Mary?

Zachary, Henry or Gregory share Mary's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.

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