Maria: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Maria · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Maria: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Beloved, bitter»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
98 out of 100
Where Maria is popular
- RussiaFederal Tax Service ЕГР ЗАГС analytics portal#4
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State Registration#10
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro Civil#30
- ItalyISTAT#51
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Maria
Maria is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Beloved, bitter." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.
Pronounced Maria, Maria runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Maria is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Марія, Мария.
Today Maria is a very popular choice, scoring 98 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as love.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Maria mean?+
The name Maria means "Beloved, bitter".
What is the origin of the name Maria?+
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Maria a girl or boy name?+
Maria is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Maria?+
Maria is pronounced Maria (2 syllables).
Is Maria a popular name?+
Maria is a very popular choice, scoring 98 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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