Of the sea, bitter, or beloved
Maria is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Maryam. While its exact etymology is debated, common interpretations include 'sea of bitterness', 'rebellion', or 'wished-for child'. It has been one of the most significant names in the Western world for centuries due to its association with the Virgin Mary.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers
Grand Slam winning tennis player
Renowned opera soprano
Journalist and former First Lady of California
Physician and educator who developed the Montessori method
High-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent · Marvel Cinematic Universe
Granddaughter of Gerald Robotnik · Sonic the Hedgehog
America's first major prima ballerina
American actress and writer
Italian mathematician and philosopher
