Indian name meaning
Maria
♀ GirlMa·ria · 2 syllables
Beloved; bitter (of the sea)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Mariya
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| M | a | r | i | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 9. So Maria carries the name number 9.
About the name Maria
Maria is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Beloved; bitter (of the sea).”
Spoken aloud it is Ma·ria — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Mariya; both spellings are the same name. Maria is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria means “Beloved; bitter (of the sea).” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Maria a boy or a girl name?
Maria is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Maria?
Maria is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Maria?
Maria has 2 syllables and is said as Ma·ria.
What are the other spellings of Maria?
Maria is also commonly spelled Mariya. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Maria?
In the Chaldean system, Maria has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Maria a common name in India?
Maria appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Maria?
For a brother to Maria, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Matthew, Michael, Emmanuel or James all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Maria?
Gloria, Victoria, Hania or Cecilia share Maria's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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