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Name Origin

Mairi is a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name, a variant of Mary. It means 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

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Famous People

Mairi Campbell (1968-)

Folk musician and story teller

  • Performed with the band The Poozies
  • Released solo albums including 'Song of the River' and 'The Fiddler'
  • Advocate for Scottish folk music and culture

Mairi Burnett (1964-)

Scottish Labour politician

  • Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Aberdeenshire West
  • Served as Shadow Minister for Social Justice and Communities