The name "Mary" is understood to mean both "beloved" and "bitter." It is also understood that in Hebrew, Mary means "drop of the sea" (Stilla Maris). Over time, stilla was pronounced and spelled stella, from which Catholics gave her another title, Star of the Sea (Stella Maris). 
This optional memorial is paired with the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.

Names are very important to Christians. God imbued great significance in the naming of people -- for example, He (re)named Abraham (from Abram), Israel (from Jacob), and Peter (from Simon).

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Discover what your own name means, and ask your parents why they chose the name they gave you. Do you have any middle names? What significance do they have?