Marie Claire
/MAH-reeeh KLEYE-reh/Meaning & Origin
Marie Claire is a Arabic name meaning "Marie is a French form of Mary, meaning 'star of the sea' or 'bitter,' while Claire means 'clear' or 'bright.' Together, Marie Claire can be interpreted as 'bright star' or 'clear Mary.'". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, BI, Canada, CH. French. Marie derives from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם), of uncertain meaning, often associated with 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebelliousness,' or 'wished-for child.' Claire comes from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'clear, bright, famous.'
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Say it as MAH-reeeh KLEYE-reh. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Marie Claire
- · Marie Claire King - Geneticist
- · Marie Claire Alain - Organist
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