Name	Maria
Gender	Female
Meaning	The name derives from the Hebrew Maryàm and it means “princess” or “lady”. Somebody attribute other meanings to the name, born also from the cult for the Virgin Maria like for example “the beloved lady”, “rebellious attitude” or “yearning of a son”. It is the most diffused feminine name in Italy. Foreign variations: Maike, Maire (Irish), Mairi, Malia (Hawaiian), Mariam, Marika.
English translation/equivalent	Mary
Spanish translation/equivalent	Maria
French translation/equivalent	Marie
German translation/equivalent	Marie
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Popularity in Italy	MARIA - Italian Name Maps