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Baby Name Maria |
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Meaning of Maria - What does the name Maria means? |
Pronunciation: |
mah-ree-ah | |
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Gender: |
Girl Name |
Origin: |
Rumanian |
Name Meaning: |
Latin form of Mary, which is derived from the Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated meaning. While "sea of bitterness, sea of sorrow," seems to be the most probable, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion," "wished-for child," and "mistress or lady of the sea." The name is usually bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus |
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Variants: | Marie. | Pet forms: | Marica, Maricara, Marika |
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