Maria Name Meaning & Origin
/MAH-ree-ah/Name Origin
Maria is a widely used female given name derived from the Latin name 'Maria', which itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Miryam'. It is common in many European countries, especially those with Romance languages such as Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
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Italian (European) 35% -
Spanish (European) 33% -
Portuguese (European) 32%
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Name Details
- First Name: Maria
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Maria in the US (SSA Data):
Maria Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.