Maria
/ˈma.rja/feminine
In Polish, the English name Mary is translated as Maria. If unsure, use Maria. Wiktionary also lists Maryja.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Polish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Maria | /ˈma.rja/ | feminine |
| Maryja | /maˈrɘ.ja/ | feminine |
Maria is a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
Maria is the standard modern version of the name, whereas Maryja is an archaic variant.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal way to address someone named Mary, you can use Pani Maria. The form Maryja is considered archaic and is often used in highly religious contexts. While Małgosia is noted as a common informal way to address a person in a similar way,
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes depending on its role in a sentence. Use Marię when the name is the direct object of a verb, and use Marii in the genitive case (e.g., 'of Mary').
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈma.rja/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Maria has several common diminutive forms used among friends and family, such as Marysia or Mania.
- The name's journey to Polish began in Hebrew as miryɔm, traveled through Greek and Latin, and arrived in Polish as a learned borrowing.
- A person named Maria might be called Marysiu when someone is calling out to them to get their attention.
Examples in context
- Tom i Maria są dziwni.Tom and Mary are weird.This sentence uses Maria to identify people in a subject position.Tatoeba #7224668 by liori, translation #6910127 by CK
- Czy to jest Maria?Is this Maria?
- Maria jest moją siostrą.Maria is my sister.
- 91 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Małgorzata are looking at a photo.
- TomaszKto jest na tym zdjęciu?Who is in this photo?
- MałgorzataTo jest Maria.This is Maria.
- TomaszCzy Maria to twoja koleżanka?Is Maria your friend?
- MałgorzataTak, Maria pracuje ze mną.Yes, Maria works with me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mary” translations and entries Maria, Maryja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Maria, Maryja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
