Meaning
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in Latin, Spanish, etc. contexts.
- A surname originating as a matronymic.
Synonyms
Calophyllum longifolium
Holy Mary
María
Blessed Virgin Mary
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈɹiːə/
Etymology
In summary
From Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), from Aramaic מרים (Maryām), corresponding to the Hebrew מרים (Miryām). Doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
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