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Maria

“beloved, of the sea”

Origin
Latin
Syllables
3
Popularity
94 of 100Very popular

About the name Maria

Maria is a feminine first name meaning “beloved, of the sea”, with roots in Latin. The name has 3 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names. Its name day is on August 15.

Frequently asked about Maria

What does the name Maria mean?
The first name Maria means “beloved, of the sea”.
Where does the name Maria come from?
Maria has its roots in Latin.
Is Maria a girls' or boys' name?
Maria is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Maria?
Maria is one of the very popular first names.
When is Maria's name day?
Maria's name day is on August 15.

Name day of Maria

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Source: Regionalkalender für das deutsche Sprachgebiet (Wikipedia: Liste der Namenstage, CC BY-SA)

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