Maria Name Meaning, Origin & Gender
Maria is listed in our database as a girl name of German origin. Its recorded meaning is “Bitter”.
Maria Name at a Glance
| Name | Maria |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter. |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | Girl |
What Does the Name Maria Mean?
According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maria means “Bitter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.
Maria Name Origin
Our database records Maria under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.
Is Maria a Boy or Girl Name?
In our database, Maria is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.
Choosing the Name Maria
When considering Maria for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.
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