Μαρία
María/maˈri.a/
Μαρία (María) is the Greek form of the female given name Maria.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you need to express possession or say 'of Maria', the name changes to the genitive form της Μαρίας.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /maˈri.a/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Greek speakers often use the diminutive form Μαρούλα, which literally means 'little lettuce', as a term of endearment for someone named Μαρία.
- The name Μαρία is a direct descendant of the Koine Greek used in the New Testament, linking modern Greek speakers directly to ancient biblical texts.
- In some Greek folk songs, Μαρία serves as a generic name for a beautiful young woman, regardless of her actual given name.
Examples in context
- Η Μαρία ξοδεύει πολλά χρήματα για ρούχα.Maria spends a lot of money on clothes.Tatoeba #2384589 by mululatv, translation #32353 by CN
- Η Μαρία πιστεύει στη ζωή μετά το θάνατο.Maria believes in life after death.Tatoeba #2866765 by glavkos, translation #8169482 by lucasmg123
- Ο Τομ πηγαίνει πάντα στο παντπολείο, στο οποίο δουλεύει η Μαρία.Tom always goes to the supermarket where Maria works.Tatoeba #2176908 by glavkos, translation #2199381 by ellasevia
- Γεια σου, Μαράκι! Πώς είσαι σήμερα;Hello, Maraki! How are you today?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ελένη and Δημήτρης are talking about a mutual friend.
- Ελένη EleniΓνωρίζεις τη Μαρία;Gnorizeis ti Maria;Do you know Maria?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, η Μαρία είναι πολύ καλή φίλη μου.Ne, i Maria einai poly kali phili mou.Yes, Maria is a very good friend of mine.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ ευγενική γυναίκα.Einai poly evgeniki gynaika.She is a very kind woman.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχει πάντα δίκιο η Μαρία.Echei panta dikio i Maria.Maria is always right.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Μαρία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Μαρία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
