Maria: meaning, definitions and examples

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Maria

[ məˈriːə ]

Noun

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name

A female given name. Originates from the Hebrew name Miryam, which means 'sea of bitterness' or 'sea of sorrow'. Commonly used in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries.

Synonyms

Marie, Mary, Miriam.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Maria	Also used in formal references or official documents. Ms. Maria Rodriguez will be your new supervisor. Please submit your application to Maria Santos.
Mary	Widely used in English-speaking countries and often associated with a more traditional or classic name choice. Mary enjoyed reading books in the library. Can Mary come to the party tonight?
Marie	Commonly used in French-speaking countries or for people of French descent. Marie loves French cuisine. Marie is traveling to Paris next week.
Miriam	Often used in Jewish communities and has Biblical associations. Miriam takes her faith very seriously. Miriam is studying Hebrew culture.

Examples of usage

Maria is a popular name in many countries around the world.
I have a friend named Maria.

Translations

Translations of the word "Maria" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Maria

🇮🇳 मारिया

🇩🇪 Maria

🇮🇩 Maria

🇺🇦 Марія

🇵🇱 Maria

🇯🇵 マリア

🇫🇷 Marie

🇪🇸 María

🇹🇷 Maria

🇰🇷 마리아

🇸🇦 ماريا

🇨🇿 Marie

🇸🇰 Mária

🇨🇳 玛丽亚

🇸🇮 Marija

🇮🇸 María

🇰🇿 Мария

🇬🇪 მარიამ

🇦🇿 Mariya

🇲🇽 María

Etymology

The name Maria has a long history dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, which was borne by the sister of Moses in the Old Testament. The name spread throughout Europe and Latin America, becoming one of the most widely used names in the world. Over time, variations of the name such as Mary, Marie, and Miriam have also become popular.