Maria Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maria Name at a Glance

Name	Maria
Meaning	Variant of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Maria Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maria means “Variant of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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.