Girl • Modern Tamil
Mary
மேரி
Signature Meaning
Mary is a classic, widely used name with a long history in Christian and global traditions. Its exact original meaning is debated among scholars, common interpretations include 'beloved', 'bitter', 'sea of bitterness', or 'wished-for child'. The name conveys a gentle, timeless quality that fits well across many languages and cultures.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginMixed/Other
Style / Category
Modern/MeːɾI/
Starts with2 / M
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 8 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
M(4) + A(1) + R(2) + Y(1) = 8
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
7· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeMAY-ree
Tamil syllablesமே-ரி
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./meːɾi/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Maary