Mairin

Meaning of Mairin

Mairin, a lyrical diminutive of the Gaelic Máire derived ultimately from the Latin Maria (and, before that, the Hebrew Miriam), carries within its soft syllables an echo of ancient devotion and hushed Celtic legend; its very utterance seems to unfurl like a silken banner across the emerald hills of Éire. Esteemed in scholarly circles for its rich onomastic lineage—Maria, the votive name of the Virgin, fused with the Gaelic reverence for “Máire” as both “beloved” and “wished‐for child”—Mairin weaves together strands of Marian piety and pre‐Christian earth-worship, invoking both the crescent moon over bog-land and the steadfast grace of saintly intercession. In modern America, where it has appeared intermittently among newborn registries—twelve girls in 2024, ranking 938th—its rarity only heightens its appeal for parents who seek a name that is at once steeped in Latin sacred tradition and redolent of windswept Atlantic shores. Mairin’s timeless warmth and academic gravitas render it an exquisite choice for families drawn to names whose roots delve deep into the wellsprings of faith, folklore, and linguistic elegance.

Pronunciation

Irish

• Pronunced as MAH-rin (/mɑrˈɪn/)

• Marin
• Miriam
• Maris
• Maren
• Maura
• Mairead
• Moira