According to a list prepared by Ancestorsthe world’s largest database on the meaning and distribution of names, Maria is the most used name in the world with 61,134,526 people called this way.
Mary Not only is it one of the most popular female names in Argentina, since 1 in 16 women are called that, but throughout the world.
However, few people know what Origin and meaning of the name Maria.
What is the origin of the name Maria
He origin of the name Maria It comes from the Hebrew word Myriam, meaning ‘the chosen one’ or ‘the mother of God’. The simplicity and beauty of this name, along with its biblical origins, have made Mary a very popular name throughout history.
Second Catholic Biblethe name Mary was not invented by the human mind, like all the other names that are imposed, but this name was chosen “from heaven” and was imposed on her by divine disposition, hence the meaning of “the chosen one Oh my God”.
For Catholicism the name Mary is associated with the mother of Jesus. Photo: FreepikWhat does the name Maria mean?
Mary it is a name of Jewish origin meaning ‘the chosen one of God’ and comes from a Hebrew word referring to the name Miryam, which means “excellent” and refers to wonderful or exceptional characteristics.
In his opinion Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, The name Maria has several meanings. Some of them are:
- Maria biscuit.
- Spanish silver coin from the late 17th century.
- Maruja (woman who dedicates herself only to household chores).
- Subject that requires no effort on the part of the student to pass
- White candle (candle that was placed in the funeral among the other yellow ones)
Another god Meanings of the name Mary It is the “Star of the Sea”, which guides sailors on their path to safety.
For their part, the Egyptians They claim that the name Mary It means “she who loves God” or “she who is loved by God”.
What are the variations of the name Maria?
First name Mary It is used in many countries, including Brazil, Russia, Spain, Italy and Argentina. This causes the word to have variations. For example:
- Italian: Marietta
- Norwegian: Mari
- English: Mariah or Mary
- Galician: Maruxa
- Russian: Masha
- Hawaiian: Malia
- German: Maria
- French: Maryam.
At the same time, they are there variants of the name Maria formed by combining it with others, such as Marisa, a contraction of María and Luisa; Maribel, of María and Isabel or María Belén; Maricarmen or Mamen, from María and Carmen; Maite, of María and Teresa; Malena, from María and Elena or María and Magdalena; among others.
The word María is also used as a surname. About 220,000 people use it. The countries that frequent it most are Angola and Indonesia.
Source: Clarin
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