Maria

¹ American  

[muh-ree-uh, -rahy-uh, mah-ree-ah] / məˈri ə, -ˈraɪ ə, mɑˈri ɑ /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Mary.

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Maria ² American  

[muh-ree-uh] / məˈri ə /

noun

1. calaba.

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maria British  

/ ˈmɑːrɪə /

noun

1. the plural of mare 2

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Etymology

Origin of Maria

Shortening of Santa Maria ( def. ).

Example Sentences

“In the short term, it doesn’t look like Maria Corina will have much of a role.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Santa Maria to demand answers about the detainment of nearly 150 people in Limón’s central coastal district in late December.

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't know what that means, or what level of involvement," said Ana Maria, a Doral resident.

From BBC

“Everything is uncertain now,” said Maria Eugenia Rengifo, who was at home with her family when she was jolted awake by the explosions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maria Corina Machado, a leader of the Venezuelan opposition and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, said Saturday that she and her team were prepared to assume control of Venezuela.

From Los Angeles Times