It is a woman's name of Hebrew origin and means full of grace. It also means the elect, the beloved of God. Name of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Jesus. It is the name of a Spanish municipality, in the Province of Almería. It is the name of one asteroid 170. Name of a song by Ricky Martin . Type of food cooking, invented by Mary the Jewess an ancient Greek alchemist (it is known as a bain-marie).