Moirrey

Manx

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Irish Maire, from Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), from Aramaic מַרְיָם (maryām) or Hebrew מִרְיָם (miryām). Cognate with Irish Muire and Scottish Gaelic Moire.

Proper noun

Moirrey f

  1. Mary (Biblical figure)
  2. A female given name, equivalent to English Mary
    My veen, lhig dou cur Moirrey er enney dhyt.My dear, allow me to introduce Mary to you.
    T'eh son cur Moirrey er e 'neen.He is going to call his daughter Mary.

Derived terms

  • Keeill Moirrey (Mary's Church)
  • Moirrey Malaine (Mary Magdalene)
  • Moirreydagh (Marist)
  • Oie'll Voirrey
  • Purt le Moirrey (Port St. Mary)
  • Moidyn Moirrey (Virgin Mary)

Mutation

Manx mutation
RadicalLenitionEclipsis
MoirreyVoirreyunchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.
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