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Mary

Mary, or Mariam, two alternative forms in Greek, which come from the Hebrew name, Miriam, could mean “sea of bitterness”, “rebelliousness”, and “wished for child”. But it is probably an Egyptian name, and may be derived partially from mry “beloved” or mr “love”. Here are the Greek forms”:

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