Name Maureen Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Maureen

Maureen is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Maureen?

Maureen is considered an Anglicized variant of the name Máirín, which itself is an Irish diminutive of the name Mary.

What does the name Maureen mean?

Descended from Mary, Maureen means “beloved”, “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “exalted one”, “rebelliousness” or “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of Maureen