Name María Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name María

María is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name María?

María is a Spanish, Galician and Icelandic variant of the biblical name Maria, a Latin form of Mirjam.

What does the name María mean?

María means “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one”, “beloved” and “wished for child”.

Pronunciation of María

Variants of the name María