HeyRuaHow to say “Mary” in Irish
- Irish:
- Máire
- English:
- Mary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-ruh” /ˈmˠɑːɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Máire (e.g. muintir Mháire, Mary's family)
What does “Máire” mean?
- Mary
- A common female first name in Irish, the equivalent of English Mary.Also: Maire, maura, moira.
Other Irish words for Mary: Muire (Mary (the Virgin Mary))
“Máire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Máire, the Irish word for Mary.
Is í Máire mo dheirfiúr is sine.
Máire is my eldest sister.
A Mháire, a stóir, cad atá ort?
Máire, dear, what is wrong with you?
Chonaic mé Máire ar an mbus ar maidin.
I saw Máire on the bus this morning.
Seo é carr Mháire.
This is Máire's car.
Tá Máire ina cónaí i nGaillimh anois.
Máire lives in Galway now.
Thug mé an leabhar do Mháire inné.
I gave the book to Máire yesterday.
Bhí lá breithe Mháire ann Dé Sathairn.
It was Máire's birthday on Saturday.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Mary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Mary?
The Irish for Mary is Máire (pronounced “MAW-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Máire in Irish?
Máire is said like “MAW-ruh” (IPA /ˈmˠɑːɾʲə/).
Does Máire have a plural?
No. Máire is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Is Máire the same as Muire?
Both mean Mary, but Muire is reserved for the Virgin Mary, while Máire is the ordinary name for people.
Why does it become Mháire?
Names are lenited when addressed (a Mháire) and in the genitive (teach Mháire).
