Maria

/məˈriːə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A given name for females, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam.

Maria is a common name in many cultures, including Spanish and Italian.

A term used in various languages referring to the Virgin Mary.

The church was named after Santa Maria, honoring the Virgin Mary.

In some contexts, 'maria' can refer to large, dark plains on the Moon or Mars, which were once thought to be seas.

The Maria on the Moon were formed by ancient volcanic activity.

Latin, meaning 'seas' (plural of 'mare')

maria and mare

Refers to the distinction between the maria (plural) and mare (singular) in terms of lunar geography.

dark maria

Refers to the regions on the Moon that appear dark due to the presence of basalt.

mare

A large, dark, basaltic plain on the lunar surface, singular of maria.

basalt

A common type of volcanic rock that makes up the maria.

A term for marijuana in some contexts.

He rolled a joint of some good maria.

Used informally to refer to a woman named Maria, often affectionately.

Hey maria, how's it going?