Maria
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ri-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- Hebrew
Star of the sea. A popular variant of Mary.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mara | Bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Mariabella | Beautiful Maria | Female | Latin |
| Marie | Bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Marietta | Uncertain, maybe bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Mariette | Uncertain, maybe bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Marika | Uncertain, maybe bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Marja | A berry | Female | Finnish |
| Mayra | Uncertain, perhaps myrrh, onguent | Female | Latin |
| Ria | Bitter | Female | Hebrew |
Famous People Named Maria
- Erich Maria Remarque was a German writer best known for his novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front.
- Maria Bartiromo is a television journalist who hosts ‘Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo’.
- Maria Callas was one of the most famous opera-singers of the 20th century.
- Maria Montessori was a physician and educator who developed the approach of Montessori education.
- Maria Theresa was the Empress of Habsburg dynasty who ascended to throne after her father’s death and was known for her progressive politics.
- Mariah Carey is a famous singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and philanthropist.
- Rainer Maria Rilke was a famous poet known for his modernist German poems.