Maureen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Irish.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔːɹiːn/ /mɔːˈɹiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Maureen.wav

Word forms

Maureen

Etymology

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

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