Maria means' Sea of Bitterness' it also is said to mean 'wished for child'. The name is used in many different countries and cultures including African, Arab, Armenian, Bulgarian, Catalan,Croatian, English, German, Greek, Italian, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, Pakistani, Serbian, Swedish, and Spanish.
The name became popular after the birth of Christianity as the name was the name of the mother of the Jesus. In this case, it was used in the Hebrew culture. It is also sometimes used as the name for a male in some cultures, particularly Central Europe.
The name had its origins in Europe under the name Marius, which is of Roman origin and was popular before the birth of Christ. The name is still extremely popular and came 7th out of 4,275 in the 1990 US census.
In Mexico, the name is traditionally named to the first born child. In pre 20th century Britain, the name was usually pronounced Muh-RYE-uh and has only changed recently. It is still pronounced like this in many Spanish and Portuguese areas, especially in Brazil.
In Spanish speaking countries, the name is usually written as "M8", this is to shorten it and is done and commonly recognized due to the names popularity.
There are numerous takes on the name including Maria, Marie and Muireann. The name is also the title of a number of songs, films and pictures many have religious connotations.
There are also many actresses, scientists and film stars of the name, such is its popularity throughout the world including Marie Curie, Marie Callais and Mary Queen of Scots.
The name became popular after the birth of Christianity as the name was the name of the mother of the Jesus. In this case, it was used in the Hebrew culture. It is also sometimes used as the name for a male in some cultures, particularly Central Europe.
The name had its origins in Europe under the name Marius, which is of Roman origin and was popular before the birth of Christ. The name is still extremely popular and came 7th out of 4,275 in the 1990 US census.
In Mexico, the name is traditionally named to the first born child. In pre 20th century Britain, the name was usually pronounced Muh-RYE-uh and has only changed recently. It is still pronounced like this in many Spanish and Portuguese areas, especially in Brazil.
In Spanish speaking countries, the name is usually written as "M8", this is to shorten it and is done and commonly recognized due to the names popularity.
There are numerous takes on the name including Maria, Marie and Muireann. The name is also the title of a number of songs, films and pictures many have religious connotations.
There are also many actresses, scientists and film stars of the name, such is its popularity throughout the world including Marie Curie, Marie Callais and Mary Queen of Scots.
