Maureen / mɔːˈriːn / is a female name. In Gaelic, it is Máirín, a pet form of Máire (the Irish cognate of Mary), which is derived from the Hebrew Miriam.

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Maureen Dowd, a New York Times Opinion columnist, writes about American politics, popular culture and international affairs.

5 days ago · The name Maureen is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love".

May 7, 2024 · Maureen is a feminine name with Hebrew, Irish, and Gaelic origins. It is a variant of the Irish name Máirín, derived from the Biblical name Mary, which means ‘sea of bitterness’ or ‘beloved.’

Lois Maureen Stapleton (June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006) was an American actress. [1] She received numerous accolades, becoming one of the few actors to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, winning …

Maureen Brigid Dowd[1] (/ daʊd /; born January 14, 1952) is an American columnist for The New York Times and an author. During the 1970s and early 1980s, Dowd worked for The Washington Star and …

3 days ago · Maureen Maher, aged 82, died peacefully on December 16th, 2025. Beloved for her infectious kindness, unflappable patience, and generous nature, Maureen made lifelong friends while …

Apr 23, 2024 · Anglicized form of Máirín.

Jul 22, 2025 · Originating from the Irish Gaelic name Máirín, a diminutive of Mary, Maureen first gained prominence during the late medieval period in Ireland. The anglicized form, Maureen, became widely …