Maria
/maˈʁiːa/
Maria is the German female given name for Maria.
The name is a very common traditional female name in German-speaking countries. In official settings or when addressing someone by this name, Germans use the original form Maria.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern Germany and parts of Lower Saxony, Mareike is a popular variation of the name Maria.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈʁiːa/
When do people say it?
Maria is often used in religious contexts.
Did you know?
- In German-speaking Catholic regions, 'Maria' is frequently used as a middle name for both men and women to honor the Virgin Mary.
- The name Maria traces back to the Aramaic Maryām and the Hebrew Miryām.
- In some traditional German dialects, the name Maria can be shortened to Marie, which is often perceived as more elegant or French-influenced.
Examples in context
- Ich ging zu Maria.I went to Maria.Tatoeba #2327390 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #13532063 by althead
- Tom saß neben Maria.Tom was sitting next to Maria.Tatoeba #2999932 by pne, translation #5407136 by mailohilohi
- Maria ist in Boston.Maria is in Boston.Tatoeba #7697149 by wolfgangth, translation #5552326 by verdastelo9604
- Hallo Mari, wie geht es dir?Hello Mari, how are you?
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Example conversation
Laura and Julian are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- LauraIst Maria heute auch hier?Is Maria also here today?
- JulianNein, Maria kommt erst später.No, Maria is coming later.
- LauraHat Julian ihr schon Bescheid gesagt?Did Julian already let her know?
- JulianJa, ich habe Maria angerufen.Yes, I called Maria.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Maria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
