Maria
/məˈriːə/noun
A feminine given name, especially the Latin and many European form of Mary.
Did you know?Maria is a Latin form of Mary, and its deeper origin is ancient and debated, with proposals ranging from Hebrew to Egyptian roots, which is why the name has gathered layers of sacred meaning across cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
Miryam
“An ancient feminine name of uncertain origin, later associated with Mary.”
Greek
Greek
Mariam
“A Greek form used in the Septuagint and early Christian texts.”
Latin
Latin
Maria
“The Latin form of Mary, used widely in Christian tradition.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Maria
“A common saintly and devotional feminine name across Europe.”
Modern English
English
Maria
“A feminine given name and, in some contexts, a title or name used in literature and religion.”