What origin is the name Màiri?

Màiri comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Màiri?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Màiri — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Màiri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Màiri

Màiri

Girl

Scottish

2 syllables

Màiri is a Scottish girl's name meaning "A Scottish form of Mary, meaning beloved or bitter.".

With Scottish roots, Màiri is a girl name that means "A Scottish form of Mary, meaning beloved or bitter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Scottish form of Mary, meaning beloved or bitter.

Popularity

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What does Màiri mean?

Màiri is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "A Scottish form of Mary, meaning beloved or bitter.".

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Brother names that go with Màiri

Rory Malcolm Lennox Brodie Callum Lachlan

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Màiri.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Màiri

Màiri means "A Scottish form of Mary, meaning beloved or bitter." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)