Maria

Meaning bitter, wished-for child
Origin Hebrew, Latin
Gender Girl
Popularity Popular
Length 5
Syllables 3
Syllabification Ma-ri-a

About Maria

Enduring. Timeless. Universal. Maria represents perhaps the most recognized feminine name across cultures and continents, yet this ubiquity diminishes nothing of its profound beauty. The name carries centuries of tradition while remaining perpetually fresh and relevant. Its simplicity is its strength—three syllables that require no explanation, no spelling assistance, no pronunciation guide. Maria transcends trends and fashions, immune to the cycles that render other names dated or quaint. Those bearing this name join an invisible sisterhood spanning generations and geographies, connected by shared nomenclature yet each utterly individual. The name possesses a quiet power, a substance that comes from its deep roots and widespread embrace. Maria works everywhere, in every language, in every context. It's a foundation upon which a strong identity can be built. Parents choosing Maria demonstrate wisdom in recognizing that sometimes the most classic choice is the most radical—rejecting novelty in favor of something genuinely eternal. Maria simply is, and that's everything.

Variations of Name Maria

Mary
Marie
Mariam
Mariah
Mária

Nicknames for Maria

Mari
May
Ria
Mia
Maria

Famous People Named Maria

Maria SharapovaRussian tennis player
Maria MontessoriItalian educator
Maria CallasGreek opera singer
Maria TallchiefAmerican ballerina
Maria ShriverAmerican journalist
Maria von TrappAustrian-American singer
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Maria MitchellAmerican astronomer
Maria MenounosAmerican TV host
Maria Conchita AlonsoCuban-American actress
Maria BartiromoAmerican journalist
Maria SchneiderFrench actress
Maria Goeppert-MayerGerman-American physicist
Maria Sibylla MerianGerman naturalist
Maria IzquierdoMexican painter
Maria AgnesiItalian mathematician
Maria BuenoBrazilian tennis player
Maria Elena CamerinItalian tennis player
Maria CantwellAmerican politician
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress

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Maria von TrappThe Sound of Music
Maria ReynoldsHamilton - An American Musical
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Maria RossFullmetal Alchemist
Maria HillAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series
Maria StarkIron Man - Armored Adventures TV series
Maria JacksonThe Sarah Jane Adventures TV series
Maria BorgiaThe Borgias TV series
Maria LaGuertaDexter TV series
Maria RambeauCaptain Marvel
Maria AlvesCity of God
Maria RobotnikSonic the Hedgehog