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Maureen

MAW-reen

Maureen (name) means a feminine given name, an Irish diminutive of Mary. Example: “Maureen was a very popular name for girls in mid-twentieth-century Ireland.”

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A feminine given name, an Irish diminutive of Mary.
"Maureen was a very popular name for girls in mid-twentieth-century Ireland."
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Etymology

Anglicized from Irish Máirín, diminutive of Máire, an Irish equivalent of Mary. By surface analysis, Maura + -een.

Origin: Irish

Mo Mairin Maurine Moreen

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Maureen” mean?

The word “Maureen” means a feminine given name, an Irish diminutive of Mary.

How do you pronounce “Maureen”?

“Maureen” is pronounced MAW-reen (/ˈmɔːɹiːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Maureen” in a sentence?

Here is “Maureen” used in a sentence: “Maureen was a very popular name for girls in mid-twentieth-century Ireland.”

What part of speech is “Maureen”?

“Maureen” is a name.

Is “Maureen” a common word?

“Maureen” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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