Strong’s G3137

Μαρία or Μαριάμ

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine; Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Maria or Mariam

Pronunciation

mah-REE-ah or mah-ree-AHM

Definition

Mary

Meaning

Mary, Miriam, (a) the mother of Jesus, (b) of Magdala, (c) sister of Martha and Lazarus, (d) wife of Cleopas, (e) mother of John Mark, (f) a Christian woman in Rome.

Usage

The name "Mary" is used in the New Testament to refer to several women, most notably Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. The name is associated with meanings such as "beloved" or "bitter," reflecting its Hebrew roots.

Bible references

Matthew 1:16;Matthew 1:18;Matthew 1:20;Matthew 2:11;Matthew 13:55;Matthew 27:56;Matthew 27:56;Matthew 27:61;Matthew 27:61;Matthew 28:1;Matthew 28:1;Mark 6:3;Mark 15:40;Mark 15:40;Mark 15:47;Mark 15:47;Mark 16:1;Mark 16:1;Mark 16:9;Luke 1:27;Luke 1:30;Luke 1:34;Luke 1:38;Luke 1:39;Luke 1:41