Máire
It is the Irish language form of Maria,[1] which was in turn a Latin[2] form of the Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam), and Μαρια (Maria), found in the New Testament.[2] Máire was and still is a popular name in Ireland, and is sometimes spelt in its anglicised forms Maire, (without diacritics) Maura and Moira.MIE-reh) is a feminine given name in Finland, said to derive from the Finnish word mairea, meaning "gushing" or "sugary".[1] In Ireland, the variant spelling Muire is used exclusively for the Blessed Virgin Mary mother of Jesus Christ.[2] The name Máel Muire, used by both men and women, denotes "Servant of Mary".