María (en. Maria)

/maˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of the mother of Jesus in Christian tradition.
The Virgin Mary is a central figure in the Catholic faith.
La Virgen María es una figura central en la fe católica.
Common name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Maria is a very popular name among girls born in Spain.
María es un nombre muy popular entre las niñas nacidas en España.
Name used in various expressions and common phrases.
The name Maria is often mentioned in traditional songs.
El nombre de María suele ser mencionado en canciones tradicionales.

Etymology

From Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), with various interpretations.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Maria on the top
Refers to a situation or person who has achieved success.
María en la cima

Related Words

Mary Magdalene
Disciple of Jesus and important biblical character.
María Magdalena
Most Holy Mary
Term that refers to the Virgin Mary in religious contexts.
María Santísima

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to marijuana in some contexts.
Let's smoke some Mary tonight.
Vamos a fumar un poco de María esta noche.
Colloquial name used to refer to an attractive woman.
That girl is a Mary, how pretty!
Esa chica es una María, ¡qué guapa!