Maria

    Origin:
  • German: Bitter
  • Hebrew: Bitter; variant of Mary and the most popular Spanish name in the world. This name is often given in honor of the Virgin Mary, Christ''s mother.
  • Italian: Bitter
  • Latin: Bitter; variant of Mary and the most popular Spanish name in the world. This name is often given in honor of the Virgin Mary, Christ''s mother.
  • Russian: Bitter
  • Spanish: Bitter; variant of Mary and the most popular Spanish name in the world. This name is often given in honor of the Virgin Mary, Christ''s mother.
  • Swedish: Bitter
Description:
From the Shakespearean plays Love's Labour's Lost and Twelfth Night
Alternate Spellings:
Marie
International Variations:
Maaria   •   Malia   •   Malita   •   Mari   •   Marie   •   Marika   •   Mariquita   •   Mariska   •   Marita   •   Marja   •   Mia   •   Miia   •   Riia
Nicknames:
Manette   •   Maree   •   Mimi
Famous Namesakes:
Journalist and California first lady Maria Shriver, Opera singer Maria Callas, Educator Marie Montessori
Syllables:
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