Marya - girls name

Marya name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 37%

Marya name meaning:

The name Marya is a variant of the name Maria, which has its roots in various cultures and languages. In Hebrew, it means "bitterness" or "rebellion," while in Latin it means "sea of sorrow." Despite these somewhat negative connotations, the name Marya is often associated with positive qualities and virtues.

In Christianity, Marya is a derivative of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and is seen as a symbol of purity, grace, and devotion. The name Marya is also found in Russian and Slavic cultures, where it is believed to mean "beloved" or "wished for child." In this context, the name represents love, affection, and happiness.

Overall, the name Marya carries various meanings depending on its cultural and linguistic origins. It can symbolize both sorrow and rebellion, as well as purity, love, and cherished hopes. However, the final interpretation of the name ultimately depends on individual perceptions and beliefs.

Origin: Cornish

Cornish form of Mary.

Origin: Slavic

Bitter.

Related names

Mary , Mair , Maira , Maire, Mamie, Manon , Mari , Maria , Mariam , Mariana , Marianda, Mariann, Marie , Mariel , Marien, Marietta , Marjon, Maryam , Maryan , Mayra , Mele, Mere, Mitzi, Moll, Molli, Mollie , Molly , Moyra, Poll, Marya

Other girls names beginning with M

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 3519 out of 5581

6 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -626
  • 5yrs

    90
  • 1yr

    -904

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Marya

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