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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Maria
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Maria
Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Greek, English, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Finnish, Corsican, Basque, Catalan
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Meaning of the Name Maria
The name Maria is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam which is of unknown meaning.
According to some theories, it is originally of Egyptian origin, and it could be derived from the word "mry" meaning "beloved".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Maria Callas (1923 - 1977), a Greek-American opera singer;
Maria Schneider (born 1952), a French actress;
Maria Bello (born 1967), an American actress;
Maria Sharapova (born 1987), a Russian tennis player.
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