Annamary
/ANNAMARY/
Tamil Christian compound name combining Anna (the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary, from Hebrew Hannah 'grace') and Mary (the Virgin Mother). Annamary is overwhelmingly Tamil Catholic, concentrated in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Tuticorin dioceses, and represents the Marian devotional compound naming tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Annamary is a Christian girl name of Tamil origin, meaning “Tamil Christian compound name combining Anna (the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary, from Hebrew Hannah 'grace') and Mary (the Virgin Mother). Annamary is overwhelmingly Tamil Catholic, concentrated in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Tuticorin dioceses, and represents the Marian devotional compound naming tradition.”.
Annamary is a girl's name of Tamil origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Tamil Christian compound name combining Anna (the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary, from Hebrew Hannah 'grace') and Mary (the Virgin Mother). Annamary is overwhelmingly Tamil Catholic, concentrated in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Tuticorin dioceses, and represents the Marian devotional compound naming tradition." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Indian, American, British families, Annamary carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Annamary
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Annamary lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Annamary's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Annamary's saint & feast day →What does Annamary's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Annamary resonates in either tradition.
Annamary's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Annamary's full reading →
Does Annamary go with your family's names?
Annamary breaks into 1 sound: /ANNAMARY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Annamary sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Annamary beside your family's names →
Names similar to Annamary
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Annamary
What does the name Annamary mean?
Annamary means "Tamil Christian compound name combining Anna (the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary, from Hebrew Hannah 'grace') and Mary (the Virgin Mother). Annamary is overwhelmingly Tamil Catholic, concentrated in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Tuticorin dioceses, and represents the Marian devotional compound naming tradition.." It is a girl name of Tamil origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Annamary a boy or girl name?
Annamary is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Annamary?
Annamary is of Tamil origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Indian, American, British families.
Is Annamary a Christian name?
Yes. Annamary is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tamil origin.
What does Annamary mean in Tamil?
Annamary originates from Tamil, where it means "Tamil Christian compound name combining Anna (the biblical mother of the Virgin Mary, from Hebrew Hannah 'grace') and Mary (the Virgin Mother). Annamary is overwhelmingly Tamil Catholic, concentrated in Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Tuticorin dioceses, and represents the Marian devotional compound naming tradition.."
What is the numerology of Annamary?
Annamary has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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