maria
n. countablen. a common female name used in many different countries and languages. It is often the name of important religious or historical figures.
n. a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, widely used across various cultures and linguistic traditions. Frequently associated with the biblical figure of the Virgin Mary.
Maria is my sister's name.
The teacher called on Maria to answer the question about the new history lesson.
While the name Maria remains a perennial favorite in Spanish-speaking countries, its popularity has also endured across Europe and the Americas for centuries.
From Latin Maria, from Ancient Greek Μαρία (María), Μαριάμ (Mariám), from Aramaic מרים (Maryām), corresponding to the Hebrew מרים (Miryām). Doublet of Mary, Marie, and Miriam.
As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.