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Maria

mə-REE-ə

Popularity

#74

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

567,411

Peak Year

#10,196 in 1964

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Maria is a Latin name with uncertain meaning, possibly 'bitter' or 'rebellious'. It is the Latin form of Mary.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maria Callas

    Greek-American opera singer, one of the best sopranos.

  • Maria Curie

    Polish-French physicist and chemist, Nobel laureate.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

compassionategracefulindependentstrong

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