Maria (en. Maria)

/maˈri.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter'.

Maria is a common name in many cultures.

Maria est un prénom courant dans de nombreuses cultures.

Often refers to women associated with spirituality or religious figures.

Devotion to Maria is very strong in certain traditions.

La dévotion à Maria est très forte dans certaines traditions.

Derived from the Hebrew 'Miryam'.

Maria mother of grace.

Mary, mother of grace.

Maria mater gratiae

Hail Mary.

Greeting addressed to Mary in prayer.

Ave Maria

Mexican folk music often dedicated to Mary.

Mariachi

Mary

Very common similar name.

Marie

marial

Related to the Virgin Mary.

marial

marriage

The act of uniting by the bonds of marriage, often celebrated under the patronage of the Virgin.

mariage

In some areas, used to designate a young woman or girl.

Look at that maria, she's really nice.

Regarde cette maria, elle est vraiment sympa.

Colloquial term used to refer to a beautiful or attractive woman.

She's a real maria, all the guys are looking at her.

C'est une vraie maria, tous les gars la regardent.