"Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Christian Name · Scottish/Greek Origin
Maisie Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Maisie
girl
Maisie means "Pearl; Child of light", a girl's name of Scottish/Greek origin. The name Maisie does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Maisie is the pearl of great price — the kingdom treasure worth selling everything to possess.
Is Maisie in the Bible?
No — the name Maisie does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl; Child of light", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Maisie.
Pronunciation:/MAY-zee/
OriginScottish/Greek
MeaningPearl; Child of light
What does Maisie mean?
Maisie is a girl name of Scottish/Greek origin meaning "Pearl; Child of light". Maisie connects to the pearl — the 'pearl of great price' for which the merchant sold everything. The kingdom of heaven is worth total surrender. Maisie carries the value of what God offers: priceless, beautiful, worth everything.
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What does Maisie mean in the Bible?
Maisie means "Pearl; Child of light" and is a name of Scottish/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Maisie connects to the pearl — the 'pearl of great price' for which the merchant sold everything. The kingdom of heaven is worth total surrender. Maisie carries the value of what God offers: priceless, beautiful, worth everything.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Maisie?
Maisie is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Pearl; Child of light" — not because Scripture names anyone Maisie.
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls."
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Which books of the Bible mention Maisie?
Maisie is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Maisie?
Maisie is the pearl of great price — the kingdom treasure worth selling everything to possess.
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Maisie name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Maisie does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Pearl; Child of light", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Maisie.
Maisie means "Pearl; Child of light." It is a Scottish/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Pearl; Child of light" — runs right through the Bible.
Scottish/Greek. Maisie comes into English from Scottish/Greek and carries the sense "Pearl; Child of light." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Maisie
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Maisie?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Maisie?
You can read every verse where Maisie appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.