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Name Origin

Marie is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. It traditionally means 'beloved' or 'bitterness,' depending on interpretation.

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Famous People

Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Physicist and Chemist

  • Pioneer in radioactivity research
  • First woman to win a Nobel Prize
  • Only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793)

Queen of France

  • Last Queen of France before the French Revolution

Marie Kondo (1984-)

Organizing consultant and author

  • Developed the KonMari method of tidying
  • Best-selling author of 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up'

Marie Dressler (1868-1934)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Actress in 1930 for 'Min and Bill'