Marya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marya Name at a Glance

Name	Marya
Meaning	Bitter.
Origin	Slavic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Marya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marya 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.

Marya Name Origin

Our database records Marya under Slavic origin. Browse more Slavic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Marya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Marya is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Marya

When considering Marya 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.