mary
n. countablen. a very common female name in English-speaking countries. It is often used in religious contexts to refer to the mother of Jesus.
n. a female given name of Hebrew origin. When used in a religious context, it typically refers to the mother of Jesus Christ.
My grandmother's name is Mary.
The local church features a beautiful stained-glass window depicting Mary and the infant Jesus.
Scholars of religious history often examine the various ways Mary has been portrayed in art and literature across different cultures and centuries.
From Middle English Marie, from Old French Marie, from Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), from Aramaic מַרְיָם (maryām) or Biblical Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryām), of uncertain meaning (see the Hebrew entry for more). Doublet of Miriam, Marie, Maria, and Mariah.
From Turkmen Mary.
As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.