Maria João
A compound name combining Maria (Hebrew "beloved" or "of the sea") with João (Hebrew "God is gracious").
Meaning and origin
Maria João unites Maria, honouring the Virgin Mary and a foundation name in Portuguese culture, with João, the Portuguese form of John.
How to pronounce Maria João
| Portuguese (Portugal) | mah-REE-uh zhoo-OWN /məˈriə ʒuˈɐ̃u/ |
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