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Maria

Quick Facts

Greek Spelling: Μαρία

Sex: Female

Pronunciation: ma-REE-a

Name Day: August 15, March 25, September 8 & November 21

Nicknames & Variants

Marika, Mariko, Maro, Mimi

Meaning

Rebellious

Origin

Maria's etymology is disputed, with theories linking it to the Hebrew Miriam, possibly meaning "bitter," "beloved," or "wished-for child."

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