Maureen
maw-REEN
Popularity
#4969
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
144,573
Peak Year
#4,605 in 1957
First Recorded
1896
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Maureen is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic Máirín, a diminutive of Máire, the Irish form of Mary. It means "star of the sea".
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Maureen O'Hara
Irish actress, known for her roles in Westerns
Maureen Stapleton
American actress, Tony and Academy Award winner
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