Maria
Maria is a female given name in French.
Maria is used as a female proper name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Which one should you use?
While Maria is used as a name, the name Marie is the most common and widely-used formal equivalent in French.
Did you know?
- The name Marie is frequently paired with other names to create compound names like Marie-Claire or Marie-Louise, often joined by a hyphen.
- The name Maria shares a root with the Hebrew word Miryām, which is believed to mean 'bitter' or 'beloved'.
- While 'Maria' is recognized in French, the name 'Marie' is the standard domestic version. Using 'Maria' in France often implies a connection to Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese heritage.
Examples in context
- Maria a les yeux bleus.Maria has blue eyes.This sentence is useful for describing a person's eye color using Maria.Tatoeba #841083 by Micsmithel, translation #840731 by riccioberto
- Mon nom est Maria Sara.My name is Maria Sara.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself with the name Maria.Tatoeba #2695306 by Micsmithel, translation #877850 by CH
- Maria a de longs cheveux.Maria has long hair.This sentence is useful for describing a person's hair length using Maria.Tatoeba #450487 by sacredceltic, translation #5994 by CN
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa is introducing her friend to Nathan.
- LéaJe te présente Maria.I would like to introduce you to Maria.
- NathanEnchanté, Maria !Nice to meet you, Maria!
- LéaMaria vient d'arriver à Paris.Maria has just arrived in Paris.
- NathanBienvenue chez nous, Maria.Welcome to our place, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
