Maria
Maria is the Romanian female given name for Maria.
Maria is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Romanian, the lowercase word maria is a verb form meaning 'to marry' and is entirely unrelated to the name Maria.
- The name 'Maria' is so ubiquitous in Romania that it is frequently used in certain folk songs and traditional poetry as a placeholder for 'the beloved' or 'the ideal woman'.
- The name 'Maria' is part of the many names that entered Romanian through the influence of the Orthodox Church, linking it to deep Byzantine linguistic traditions.
Examples in context
- Știu ce gândește Maria.I know what Maria thinks.This sentence shows the use of Maria as a subject in a thought-related context.Tatoeba #9387818 by CataG, translation #8941427 by dzouras
- Hans și Maria sunt un cuplu.Hans and Maria are a couple.This sentence illustrates the use of Maria when describing a couple.Tatoeba #13854934 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13854890 by Ioan_Cristian
- Maria are o sugestie pentru noi.Maria has a suggestion for us.This sentence demonstrates the use of Maria when she has a suggestion.Tatoeba #13856343 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13856268 by Ioan_Cristian
- Măriuța, vrei să mergem la cinematograf?Măriuța, do you want to go to the movies?
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Example conversation
Alexandru and Elena are talking about their common friend.
- AlexandruAi vorbit cu Maria astăzi?Did you speak with Maria today?
- ElenaNu, Maria nu a răspuns la telefon.No, Maria didn't answer the phone.
- AlexandruPoate Maria este la serviciu.Maybe Maria is at work.
- ElenaDa, Maria lucrează până la ora șase.Yes, Maria works until six o'clock.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Maria, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maria, maria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
