Maria

¹

[ muh-ree-uh ]

noun

1. calaba.

Maria

²

[ muh-ree-uh, -rahy-uh; Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish mah-ree-ah ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Mary.

maria

/ ˈmɑːrɪə /

noun

1. the plural of mare 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of Maria¹

Shortening of Santa Maria ( def ).

Example Sentences

On a recent morning, Maria Dominguez pours him a cup of decaf, black, two sugars.

From Los Angeles Times

But whether the biopic ends up being “Maria” good or “Back to Black” bad, it’s nice to see Lohan in the Hollywood mix again.

From Salon

Tributes were also given to Franklin Leonard, founder of the screenplay platform Black List; the “Maria” star Angelina Jolie; and the casts of “The Piano Lesson” and “Sing Sing.”

From New York Times

Jolie, who most recently played late opera star Maria Callas in her final days in 1970s Paris, also received the performer tribute during the ceremony.

From BBC

Then again, most of Tony and Maria’s fans have aged out of any extrovertive display that doesn’t involve a martini or three.

From Salon