Maria

¹

[muh-ree-uh]

noun

1. calaba.

Maria

²

[muh-ree-uh, -rahy-uh, 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

Also taken into custody Tuesday was Maria “Mary Oceans” Mares, who is accused of driving the getaway car in a fumbled attempt on Amiryan’s life.

From Los Angeles Times

Add to that the finding of political scientists Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan that, historically speaking, nonviolent resistance has been more successful than violent campaigns.

From Salon

Bernstein insisted that opera is resolved by music and Maria’s last lines in “West Side Story,” an impassioned plea against gun violence, are spoken.

From Los Angeles Times

The commission has been down a member for months, since former member Maria “Lou” Calanche resigned so she could run for City Council.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our song is about a woman called Maria," says Brazilian entrant Tais Nader.

From BBC