Maria
From the Hebrew name Miryam, of disputed original meaning, transmitted through Greek as Maria and borne by Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Meaning and origin
Maria reached Latin through the Greek New Testament's spelling of the Hebrew name Miryam, borne by Mary, the mother of Jesus, and by other biblical women besides her.
How to pronounce Maria
| English (US) | muh-REE-uh /məˈriːə/ |
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