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Maria

Girl · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Bitter, beloved

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
muh-REE-uh
Origin
Latin

Latin form of Mary, from Hebrew 'Miryam'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ClassicBiblicalInternational

Languages in use: Latin, Hebrew, Spanish

Commonly used in: United States, Latin America, Western Europe

Also recorded as Girl.

Alternate spellings

  • MaríaSpanish

    Spanish form with an accent.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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