Мари́я
Maríjafeminine
The English name Mary is translated into Russian as Мари́я (Maríja). Wiktionary also lists Ма́рья (Márʹja) and Мэ́ри (Mɛ́ri).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Мари́я | Maríja | feminine |
| Ма́рья | Márʹja | feminine |
| Мэ́ри | Mɛ́ri | feminine, transliteration |
The name is a feminine given name used to refer to individuals named Mary.
Which one should you use?
The form Мэ́ри is a transliteration specifically used to represent the English name 'Mary' in Russian script, whereas the other forms are traditional Russian versions of the name. Ма́рья is another variation of the name.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Мари́я changes its ending to Мари́и when used in the genitive, dative or prepositional cases.
How do you pronounce it?
Maríja
Did you know?
- If a Russian speaker sees the name Мэ́ри, they will instantly know the person is not Russian, as the letter э is rarely used to start traditional Russian names.
- In Russian, the name Мари́я is the standard equivalent for the biblical 'Mary', but it is often shortened to the much more common diminutive 'Ма́ша' in everyday conversation.
- The name Мари́я can be turned into the extremely affectionate Ма́шенька, where the suffix -еньк- expresses a tenderness that has no direct equivalent in English names.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, Мария Ивановна!Hello, Mary Ivanovna!
- Привет, Маша!Hi, Masha!
- Позвольте представить вам Благородную Марию.Allow me to introduce you to Noble Mary.
- Это моя подруга Мари́я.Eto moya podruga Mariya.This is my friend Mary.
- Мари́я сейчас в магазине.Mariya seychas v magazine.Mary is at the store right now.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are introducing themselves at a social gathering.
- Мария MariaЗдравствуйте, меня зовут Мари́я.Zdravstvuyte, menya zovut Mariya.Hello, my name is Mary.
- Александр AleksandrОчень приятно, Мари́я. Я Александр.Ochen' priyatno, Mariya. Ya Aleksandr.Nice to meet you, Mary. I am Alexander.
- Мария MariaВзаимно, Александр.Vzaimno, Aleksandr.Likewise, Alexander.
- Александр AleksandrВы давно живете здесь?Vy davno zhivete zdes'?Have you lived here long?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mary” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
