Maria
ماريةAn old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies
Girl namesMeaning of Maria
An old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies
About the name Maria
Our working summary for Maria is “An old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- م
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- Maria
How to write and say Maria
- In Arabic
- مارية
- In Latin letters
- Maria
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Maria?
- Our working summary for Maria is “An old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies.” Meanings can be phrased differently across dictionaries, so the source and the family’s intended usage should be checked together.
- When dictionaries differ in detail, keep the shared sense and avoid assigning future traits to a name.
Sources & further reading
Almaany Arabic lexicon · مارية ↗Questions about Maria
What does Maria mean?
An old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies
How do you write Maria in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are مارية in Arabic and Maria in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Maria?
We have not recorded a verified alternative spelling yet. Transliteration can still vary between languages.
How is Maria pronounced?
Our approximate guide is Maria. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
What does Maria mean?
An old name sometimes associated with brightness; its etymology varies This is a concise linguistic summary; references may use nearby wording or add context.
How can Maria be written in Latin letters?
The form shown here is Maria. Choose the spelling that fits official records.