Màiri

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See also: mairi and Mairi

Scottish Gaelic

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Etymology

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From Mary.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Màiri f (genitive Màiri, vocative a Mhàiri)

  1. a female given name, equivalent to English Mary

Usage notes

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  • Both these words are translated into English as Mary, but Màiri is used as a given name, while Moire is reserved for the mother of Jesus Christ.

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Scottish Gaelic mutation
Radical Lenition
Màiri Mhàiri
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.