Mary
ˈmɛri
Definition

Definition of Mary - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biblicalfemale disciple of Jesus also called Magdalene
  • Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion.
2.
namesfemale given name from Aramaic or Hebrew
  • Mary is a common name in many cultures.
Maria
3.
religionthe mother of Jesus in Christianity and Islam
  • Mary is revered in both Christianity and Islam.
Mother of God
4.
IslamRarethe 19th chapter of the Qur'anRare
  • Mary is an important chapter in the Qur'an.
5.
urban areaRarecity in TurkmenistanRare
  • Mary is a major city in Turkmenistan.
city metropolis urban area
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with Mary

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
last effort to succeed
They made a Hail Mary attempt to finish the project.
expression of surprise or shock
Sweet Mary mother of God, what happened here?
cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice
She ordered a bloody mary at the bar.
ship found empty and abandoned at sea
The yacht was a real Mary Celeste, drifting without a crew.
reference to the Virgin Mary
They prayed to sweet Mary for guidance.
celebration of Mary's ascent to heaven
The church celebrates the Assumption of Mary every August.

Origin of Mary

Hebrew, Miryam (beloved)

Terms with Mary included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Aven.
religion
traditional Catholic prayer to Mary
religion
Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary
MJacr.
acr: Mary Jane
slang term for marijuana
MJabbr.
abr: Mary Jane Watson
fictional character who is Peter Parker's girlfriend
Catholic doctrine
doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin
art
depiction of Mary and baby Jesus
art
sculpture of Mary holding dead Jesus
art depiction
artwork showing Mary, the mother of Jesus

Examples of Mary in a sentence

  • The church honors Mary as a saint.
  • Mary will lead the meeting tomorrow.
  • I met Mary at the conference last year.
  • Mary is often depicted in religious art.
  • Many churches are named after Mary.
  • Many Muslims recite Mary during prayers.

View all translations of Mary

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:Marie, Maryam, ...
  2. German:Maria, Maryam, ...
  3. Italian:Maria Maddalena, Maria, ...
  4. Spanish:María Magdalena, María, ...
  5. Portuguese:Maria Madalena, Maria, ...
  6. Chinese:抹大拉的马利亚, 玛丽, ...
  7. Japanese:マグダラのマリア, メアリー, ...
  8. Arabic:مريم المجدلية, مَرْيَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִרְיָם הַמִּגְדָּלִית, מֶרִי, ...
  10. Russian:Мария, Марьям, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Марія, Мар'ям, ...
  12. Hindi:मरियम, मैरी, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery