Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Estonian, Corsican, Sardinian, Basque, Armenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic

Maria

Unisex

Meaning

Maria means bitter, beloved, or of the sea.

Demographic Rank #272 in US Census

Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ma-Ria

Syllables 2

Starting Sound M

Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Maria

IPA Notation /mʌrɪʌ/

Transliteration Maria

Root Representation Mari-Radix

Script Form Maria

Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Maria

6 Ruling

Ruling Archetype

The Nurturer (Ruling Number 6)

Core Personality Traits

Compassion Responsibility Harmony

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Estonian, Corsican, Sardinian, Basque, Armenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic

Category Armenian

Gender Unisex

Name Length 5 Letters

Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Maria

Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Maria

MariaAaren

Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables

MariaAavya

Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables

MariaAbia

Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.1 Syllables

MariaAbiah

A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.1 Syllables

Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Maria

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches

Abia Acacia Adelia Adria

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Maria

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026

Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons

Review Status Editorial Board Verified

Classification Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Estonian, Corsican, Sardinian, Basque, Armenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic Naming Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Maria

What does the name Maria mean?▼

The name Maria means "Maria means bitter, beloved, or of the sea.".

What is the origin and category of the name Maria?▼

The name Maria has origins in Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Occitan, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Faroese, Dutch, Frisian, Greek, Polish, Romanian, English, Finnish, Estonian, Corsican, Sardinian, Basque, Armenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Old Church Slavic naming customs and is categorized under Armenian.

How do you pronounce Maria?▼

The name Maria is pronounced Ma-Ria (/mʌrɪʌ/) with 2 syllables.