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Mairi

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“Beloved”or“Wished-for child”or“Bitter”

Scottish form of Mary.

Biblical namesake: Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored as one of the most important women in the Bible for her faith and role in the story of Jesus' birth and life. (Luke · Luke 1-2, Matthew 1-2, John 19:25-27)

Saintly namesake: Mary of Egypt was a 5th-century hermit who is remembered for her dramatic conversion and years of penance in the desert. She is one of several saints named Mary. (April 1 · 5th century)

Scottish2 syllables · /ˈmɛəri/

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