Ana Maria Name Meaning & Origin
/AH-nah mah-REE-ah/Name Origin
Ana Maria is a common compound female given name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. 'Ana' is a variant of 'Anna', derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. 'Maria' is derived from the Latin form of the Hebrew name Miriam, often associated with 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', but commonly used in Christian contexts referring to the Virgin Mary.
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Brazilian (Latino) 35%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 33%
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Portuguese (Iberian) 32%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ana Maria
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Ana Maria Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.