Marykathleen
Hebrew and Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Marykathleen
Marykathleen is a compound name combining Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and Kathleen (from Irish Cathleen, derived from the Greek Aikaterina, meaning "pure").
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Etymology
Marykathleen is a compound name combining Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "star of the sea") and Kathleen (from Irish Cathleen, derived from the Greek Aikaterina, meaning "pure"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland and among Irish-American communities, with roots in Christian tradition due to its veneration of the Virgin Mary and Saint Catherine.
Marykathleen currently ranks #11,030 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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