Mairi or Mairy?
Two spellings, side by side.
Mairi and Mairy are two spellings of the same sound. Mairi is listed with the meaning "Bitter; beloved" and Mairy with "Mairy is a variant of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Its meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved' and 'bitter' among the proposed interpretations". Mairi is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Mairi | Mairy |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter; beloved | Mairy is a variant of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Its meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved' and 'bitter' among the proposed interpretations. |
| Origin | Scottish | Indian |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Mai-ri | Mairy |
| Popularity | Rare | Less often searched here |
Questions about Mairi and Mairy
Is Mairi or Mairy more common?
Mairi is more often searched and saved on this site; Mairy is also used.
Do Mairi and Mairy mean the same?
Mairi: "Bitter; beloved". Mairy: "Mairy is a variant of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Its meaning is uncertain, with 'beloved' and 'bitter' among the proposed interpretations".
How do you say Mairi?
In parts: Mai-ri. Mairy is said the same way.
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