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Marie
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Marie (name) means a female given name of Hebrew origin, the French equivalent of Mary. Example: “Marie trained as a nurse before the war.”
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A female given name of Hebrew origin, the French equivalent of Mary.
"Marie trained as a nurse before the war."
How to use Marie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French version of Mary, widely used as a first or middle name.
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Etymology
The French form of Mary, also an early Middle English spelling of the name — a doublet of Mary.
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What does “Marie” mean?
The word “Marie” means a female given name of Hebrew origin, the French equivalent of Mary. In plain terms, the French version of Mary, widely used as a first or middle name.
How do you pronounce “Marie”?
“Marie” is pronounced muh-REE (/məˈɹiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marie” in a sentence?
Here is “Marie” used in a sentence: “Marie trained as a nurse before the war.”
What part of speech is “Marie”?
“Marie” is a name.
Where does the word “Marie” come from?
The word “Marie” comes from French. The French form of Mary, also an early Middle English spelling of the name — a doublet of Mary.
Is “Marie” a common word?
“Marie” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'Marie' and 'Mary'?
Marie is the French form of the name Mary, and both ultimately share the same Hebrew origin. In English-speaking countries, Marie is often felt to be the more decorative or continental variant.
Is 'Marie' usually a first name or a middle name?
Marie is used both as a standalone first name and very commonly as a middle name in English-speaking countries. As a middle name it often pairs with a shorter first name, as in 'Anna Marie' or 'Lily Marie.'
What names are related to 'Marie'?
Marie belongs to a family of names derived from Mary, including Maria, Mia, Marion, and Mariah. It also appears in compound forms such as Marie-Claire and Anne-Marie, especially in French-speaking cultures.
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