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Mariah
muh-REYE-uh
Mariah (name) means a female given name, a variant of Maria, popularized in the English-speaking world partly by singer Mariah Carey. Example: “Mariah has sung in the school choir since she was six.”
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A female given name, a variant of Maria, popularized in the English-speaking world partly by singer Mariah Carey.
"Mariah has sung in the school choir since she was six."
How to use Mariah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA variant spelling of Maria, common in English since the 19th century.
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What does “Mariah” mean?
The word “Mariah” means a female given name, a variant of Maria, popularized in the English-speaking world partly by singer Mariah Carey. In plain terms, a variant spelling of Maria, common in English since the 19th century.
How do you pronounce “Mariah”?
“Mariah” is pronounced muh-REYE-uh (/məˈɹaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mariah” in a sentence?
Here is “Mariah” used in a sentence: “Mariah has sung in the school choir since she was six.”
What part of speech is “Mariah”?
“Mariah” is a name.
Is “Mariah” a common word?
“Mariah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
