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What is the Meaning of the Name Maria?

By Emma DaviesPublished on Jan 24, 2023
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What is the Meaning of the Name Maria?

The name Maria means of the sea or bitter. But it has been translated to mean other things such as beloved or rebellious. In Hebrew, it is considered a variation of the name Mary.

Maria is seen in both Latin and Scandinavian languages and even though it is not Norse in origin it is the name given to King Harald Sigurdsson’s daughter.

  • Maria Name Origin: Hebrew
  • Meaning of Maria: A form of Mary and means bitter.
  • Pronunciation: Mah-ree-ah
  • Gender: Female

How Popular is the Name Maria? 

The name Maria has been in the top 100 girls’ names since the 1950s but in recent years its popularity has dropped. According to the Social Security Administration Data, Marias’ popularity has been dropping year after year since 2000. It fell out of the top 100 for the first time in 2012.

Variations of the Name Maria

If you are not 100% sold on the name Maria then choosing a variation of the name may be an option.

NameMeaningOrigin
MareeStar of the seaLatin
MariettaItalian diminutive form of MaryFrench
MarikaForm of MaryDanish, Polish
MoriahThe hill countryHebrew
MayriaStar of the seaLatin
MarieA French form of MaryFrench
MarialindaStar of the seaLatin

Other Amazing Girls Names with Hebrew Origin

If you have your heart set on a name from a Latin language here are some amazing options.

NameMeaning
DelilahMeans delicate.
ElizaPledged to God.
SeraphinaArdent or fiery.
ZaraBlooming flower and God remembers.
AylaOak tree, halo, or moonlight.
EvieDiminutive form of Eve and means life.
ElizabethPledged to God.

Alternative Girl Names Starting with ‘M’

If you are set on choosing a name that begins with the letter ‘M’, here are some alternatives to Maria that may fit the bill.

NameMeaningOrigin
MaliaOf the seaPolynesian
MarleneA variant of MadelineGerman
MelitaMeans honey-sweetGreek
MercedesMeans merciesSpanish
MimiDiminutive form of MiriamFrench  
MayaMeans waterGreek mythology
MollyMeans bitterHebrew

Famous People Named Mia

As a name that has been so popular in both the US and abroad it is no surprise that there is a wealth of famous people with the name Mia. Here are a few of those famous people bearing the name Mia.

  • Mia Hamm – American soccer player and Olympic gold medalist.
  • Mia Martini – Italian singer and songwriter.
  • Mia Pojatina – Croatian model and beauty queen.
  • Mia Murray – Australian basketball player.
  • Mia Tyler – Daughter of Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler.

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