Girl name
Maria name meaning
“beloved; traditionally, star of the sea”
Maria is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning beloved. It comes from Latin Maria through Greek Maria or Mariam, from Hebrew Miryam. Its original meaning is disputed: beloved is one interpretation, while star of the sea is a later interpretation from Christian tradition.
What does Maria mean?
Beloved; traditionally, star of the sea
In Indonesian: yang dikasihi; secara tradisional, bintang laut
Origin and cultural usage of Maria
Maria comes from Latin Maria through Greek Maria or Mariam, from Hebrew Miryam. Its original meaning is disputed; 'beloved' is one interpretation, while 'star of the sea' is a later Christian traditional interpretation.
How to pronounce Maria
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮃ |
Is Maria a girl’s name?
Yes, Maria is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Maria ranks #7 among girl names in our data sample (357 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Maria
Famous people named Maria
- Maria Kristin Yulianti · b. 1985
- Maria Ulfah Santoso · b. 1911
- Maria Ulfah · b. 1955
- Maria Natalia Londa · b. 1990
- Maria Selena Nurcahya · b. 1990
- Maria Febe Kusumastuti · b. 1989
- Maria Farida Indrati · b. 1949
- Maria Harfanti · b. 1992
- Maria Rahajeng · b. 1991
- Maria Sulistya · b. 1975
- Maria Elfira Christina · b. 1986
- Maria Vania · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Maria
What is the meaning of Maria?
Maria means beloved; traditionally, star of the sea. Maria comes from Latin Maria through Greek Maria or Mariam, from Hebrew Miryam. Its original meaning is disputed; 'beloved' is one interpretation, while 'star of the sea' is a later Christian traditional interpretation.
Is Maria a girl’s name?
Yes, Maria is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 3% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Maria have?
Maria has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-a) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Maria?
Maria ranks #7 among girl names in our data sample (357 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Maria?
Notable people named Maria include Maria Kristin Yulianti, Maria Ulfah Santoso, Maria Ulfah.
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