Maria
Maria is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Maryam (Mary)”.
| Meaning | Form of Maryam (Mary) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Coptic / Greek form of Maryam |
| Arabic spelling | مارية |
| Pronunciation | MAH-ree-yah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maria
Maria is a form of Maryam (Mary), the name used in Greek and Coptic. In Islamic history it is the name of Māriya al-Qibṭiyya, the Coptic Egyptian woman who joined the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ household and was the mother of his son Ibrāhīm. Because of her, and its link to Maryam, the name is widely used by Muslims, especially in Pakistan and the Arab world.
Is Maria a Muslim name?
Yes. Maria is used as a Muslim name; it was the name of Māriya al-Qibṭiyya, mother of the Prophet's son Ibrāhīm, and is a form of Maryam.
Is Maria in the Quran?
The related name Maryam has a whole surah named after her: 'And mention in the Book, Mary' (Quran 19:16).
Where is the name Maria used?
Popular in Pakistan and among Arab Muslims and Christians; also common worldwide in Christian families.
Gifts with the name Maria
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Spellings and variants of Maria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maria mean?
Maria means 'Form of Maryam (Mary)'. It comes from Coptic / Greek form of Maryam.
Is Maria a Muslim name?
Yes. Maria is used as a Muslim name; it was the name of Māriya al-Qibṭiyya, mother of the Prophet's son Ibrāhīm, and is a form of Maryam.
How do you write Maria in Arabic?
Maria is written مارية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maria?
Maria is pronounced MAH-ree-yah.
Is Maria mentioned in the Quran?
The related name Maryam has a whole surah named after her: 'And mention in the Book, Mary' (Quran 19:16).