Maira Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Maira is listed in our database as a girl name of Scottish origin. Its recorded meaning is “Variant of Mary: bitter”.
Maira Name at a Glance
| Name | Maira |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Variant of Mary: bitter. |
| Origin | Scottish |
| Gender | Girl |
What Does the Name Maira Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maira means “Variant of Mary: bitter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.
Maira Name Origin
Our database records Maira under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Maira a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Maira is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Maira
When considering Maira for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.
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