maria
word
/mɝˈiə/
muh-REE-uh
/məˈɹiːə/
muh-REE-uh
Definition
A female given name. It is used as a person's first name in many languages and cultures.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Maria'. It usually refers to a specific person, and pronunciation can vary by language and region.
Spanish: MaríaPortuguese (BR): MariaPortuguese (PT): MariaChinese (Simplified): 玛丽亚Chinese (Traditional): 瑪麗亞Hindi: मारियाArabic: مارياBengali: মারিয়াRussian: МарияJapanese: マリアVietnamese: MariaKorean: 마리아Turkish: MariaUrdu: ماریاIndonesian: Maria
Example Sentences
Maria is my sister.
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I saw Maria at school today.
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This book is Maria's.
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Have you talked to Maria about the plan yet?
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Maria said she'll be a little late.
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If you need help, ask Maria — she knows how this works.
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