Maria
/ˈma.rja/
Maria is the Polish female given name.
In casual settings, you may encounter various diminutive forms such as the affectionate Marysia or the playful Mania.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name declines according to Polish grammar. Use Marii for the genitive case, which is often used to show possession or after certain prepositions. Use Marię for the accusative case, which is used when the name is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈma.rja/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Polish, Maria has a double existence as both Maria and Maryja. While they are the same name, Maryja is used almost exclusively when referring to the Virgin Mary in a religious context.
- In old Polish traditions, adding Maria as a second name to a girl was often seen as a way to place the child under the spiritual protection of the Madonna.
- The diminutive form Marysia is so common that it is often used by even adults when speaking to close friends or family. It transforms a formal, monumental name into something soft and approachable.
Examples in context
- Maria ma długie włosy.Maria has long hair.This example shows how to use Maria to describe physical traits.Tatoeba #550643 by Bilberry, translation #5994 by CN
- Maria ma pryszcz na nosie.Maria has a pimple on her nose.This example uses Maria to describe a facial feature.Tatoeba #10115739 by AndrzejB, translation #10115693 by espamatics
- Nie wiem czego szuka Maria.I don't know what Maria is looking for.This example shows how to use Maria as the subject of a sentence involving searching.Tatoeba #5985435 by qmak, translation #6029137 by Huskion
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Piotr is asking Agnieszka about a colleague.
- PiotrCzy widziałaś dzisiaj Marię?Have you seen Maria today?
- AgnieszkaTak, Maria jest w kuchni.Yes, Maria is in the kitchen.
- PiotrMuszę przekazać coś dla Marii.I need to give something to Maria.
- AgnieszkaTo idź do niej teraz.Then go to her now.
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.
