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Mahriah

muh-REE-uh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

11

Peak Year

#6 in 1982

First Recorded

1982

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Maria, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter,' 'rebellious,' or 'wished-for child.' It is most famously associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mariah Carey

    Iconic American singer-songwriter and actress.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

SpiritualResilientCompassionateStrong-willed

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