Maria
noun
Maria
1 American
[muh-ree-uh]
/ məˈri ə /
noun
Maria
2
American
[muh-ree-uh, -rahy-uh, mah-ree-ah]
/ məˈri ə, -ˈraɪ ə, mɑˈri ɑ /
noun
maria
British
/ ˈmɑːrɪə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Maria
Shortening of Santa Maria ( def. ).
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Example Sentences
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Next to the screens of combat videos in Madyar's bunker is artwork from renowned Ukrainian painters, including a still life of flowers by Maria Prymachenko.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Four lower-ranked British players were awarded wildcards for the tournament, while Maria had to win two qualifying matches on Sunday.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
She will face Greece's Maria Sakkari in the first round on Tuesday.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Yet for Maria Ferez, 33, the huge attendance proved that "the Church is alive".
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Everyone knew the Fox family had six children—Leah, Maria, Elizabeth, and David, now grown; Maggie and Kate, still at home.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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