"Mhairi" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈvaːɹi/
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Màiri (“Mary”), which in the vocative case becomes a Mhàiri. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gd|Màiri||Mary}} Scottish Gaelic Màiri (“Mary”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Mhairi
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Mhairi-en-name-taaJWAKH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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