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Ever wondered the meaning and origin of the name Maria?


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Maria is the Latin form of Mary. There are two different pronounciations of the name, as shown above. It's popularity rose since thme 18th century, before which it existed as the name 'Mariam'. Famous namesakes include Maria Sharapova (Tennis).
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