It is of Latin origin and the meaning of Maria is star of the sea.

Meaning behind name maria. Latin form of Mary which is derived from the Hebrew Miryām a name of debated meaning. Diminutive of Maria. Your name of Maria gives you the desire to understand and to help others but at the same time you can become too involved in their problems and as a result worry too much.

Since many Levite names are of Egyptian origin the name could come from the Egyptian mr love as in the Egyptian names mryt-jmn Merit-Amun beloved of Amun and mryt-rꜥ Merytre beloved of Ra. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning mine. It also appears in Scandinavian languages.

According to 2 people from France and the United States the name Maria is of Greek origin and means Sea. Short form of names ending with tia. It is usually pronounced in a way that reflects an older English pronunciation of Maria.

You desire a home and family of your own and have the ability to create understanding and harmony in family association as you are pliable forgiving and tactful. The name was popularized in the early 1990s by the American singer Mariah Carey 1970-. MV Hwa Sa 화사 _ Maria 마리아 The video started with her death.

Other Languages Cultures Marić Marušić Croatian Maruška Maruska Czech Marie Marion French Maria Italian Maria Portuguese Marić Serbian Same Spelling Maria. Maria is a traditionally feminine name with roots in Latin languages Spanish Italian as well as German. Meaning History.

It has been suggested that its use since the 1950s is the result of the brand name for the coffee liqueur Tia Maria 1. Meaning History. Variant for Mary used in English-speaking countries in the 18th century and popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures.