Maria

  1. A female given name from Hebrew.
  2. Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in Latin, Spanish, etc. contexts.
  3. A surname originating as a matronymic.

Frequency

B1
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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