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Marija

ma-REE-yah

Popularity

#16758

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

519

Peak Year

#21 in 2008

First Recorded

1962

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Slavic form of Maria, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter', 'rebellious', or 'beloved'. It is particularly common in Eastern European cultures.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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