Irish girl name
Máirín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Máirín means little mary. The Irish pet form of Máire, Mary, with a diminutive ending
Máirín is the Irish diminutive of Máire, giving little Mary, and it is the source of the English name Maureen. It has long been popular in Ireland and has a warm, friendly sound. The fada shows the long vowel in the first syllable and the ending is the typical Irish -ín. Máirín gives parents a way to honour the tradition of Mary names while still choosing something distinctive in spelling. It sits well beside other -ín names such as Róisín and Bláithín, and it feels affectionate and traditional.
Variants of Máirín
MairinMaureenMoreenMaurine
Máirín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1998 Máirín ranked #498 in Ireland (3 babies) and #9,243 in the US (11 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Máirín mean?
Máirín means "little mary". The Irish pet form of Máire, Mary, with a diminutive ending.
How do you pronounce Máirín?
Máirín is pronounced MAW-reen.
What is the origin of Máirín?
Máirín is of Irish origin. The Irish pet form of Máire, Mary, with a diminutive ending.