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Maria

Pronunciation: mah-REE-ə (key)

Origin of the name Maria:

Latin form of Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām, a name of debated meaning. Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea." The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God.

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The best female name in the world.

Also the most common worldwide.

Due to its widespread use in Mexico, its abbreviation is Ma.

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Mary, Marie, Ria, Mimi, Mai, Mia, Mari, Masha, Mieke, Miep, Maya, Misha, Mar, Mali

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The Virgin Mary - in Spanish La Virgen María
Maria Von Trapp, real-life inspiration for "The Sound of Music"
Maria Shriver, journalist, Kennedy cousin and wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger
Maria Kanellis, wrestler

Maria in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Ave Maria", hymn
"Maria (I just met a girl named Maria)" song in West Side Story
"Maria Blanca", children's song
"Maria, Maria" song by Santana
"Take a Letter Maria"
"O Maria", a song by Beck
"(How Do You Solve A Problem Like) Maria", song from The Sound of Music
"Dear Maria, Count Me In", song by the band All Time Low