Avemaria
ah-vay-mah-REE-ah
Avemaria is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Avemaria is Latin, meaning 'Hail Mary'. It's a traditional Catholic prayer invoking the Virgin Mary.”, and peaked in popularity in 1947.
What Avemaria Means
“Avemaria is Latin, meaning 'Hail Mary'. It's a traditional Catholic prayer invoking the Virgin Mary.”
The Story of Avemaria
This name is a sacred invocation, a prayerful echo of devotion held for centuries.
Ave Maria is Latin for 'Hail Mary,' the opening words of the traditional Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary. Its use as a given name is a direct reflection of deep religious faith and reverence.
When you speak this name, you invoke a sense of profound peace and gentle piety for your child. It is a name for a daughter who you hope will carry a deep sense of grace and devotion throughout her life.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1947
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1947
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