There are 6 people named Mary in the Bible
Compare all 6 bearers below, with the details Scripture gives to tell them apart.
Meaning of Mary
Meaning disputedDisputed; Proposals Include “Beloved,” “Bitter,” and “Rebellious”
- Original form
- מִרְיָם
- Transliteration
- Miryâm
- Language of origin
- Hebrew
- New Testament form
- Μαρία (María)
The Hebrew name Miriam has a disputed etymology; these are commonly proposed readings rather than a settled derivation.
Source: Open Scriptures Strong’s Dictionary
The best known is Mary, Mother of Jesus, first named at Matthew 1:16. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
