Maria
5 synonyms for Maria, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name of Hebrew origin, a Latin form of Mary.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Via Latin Maria and Ancient Greek Mărĭ́ā, from Aramaic maryam, from Biblical Hebrew miryām — a doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
Full origin of Maria →Frequently asked questions
What does “Maria” mean?
The word “Maria” means a female given name of Hebrew origin, a Latin form of Mary. In plain terms, a very common international form of Mary, used across Latin, Romance, and Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce “Maria”?
“Maria” is pronounced muh-REE-uh (/məˈɹiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Maria” in a sentence?
Here is “Maria” used in a sentence: “Maria moved to Madrid after graduating.”
What part of speech is “Maria”?
“Maria” is a name.
Where does the word “Maria” come from?
The word “Maria” comes from Ancient Greek. Via Latin Maria and Ancient Greek Mărĭ́ā, from Aramaic maryam, from Biblical Hebrew miryām — a doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
Is “Maria” a common word?
“Maria” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Maria and Mary?
Maria is a Latin form of the name Mary, and the two are closely related female given names of Hebrew origin. Maria is common across many languages, while Mary is the traditional English form.
What is the difference between Maria and Marie?
Both Maria and Marie are forms of the name Mary used as female given names. Marie is chiefly the French form, while Maria is the Latin, Spanish, Italian, and German form.
Is Maria always capitalized?
Yes. As a given name, Maria is a proper noun and is always written with a capital M, wherever it appears in a sentence.
