What Does Maria Mean?

Sea of bitterness/ desired child/ rebel or their rebellion

Maria mean's "Sea of Bitterness" and also "Star of the Sea"

Maria is an immensely popular feminine name. It is one of the versions of Mary along with other variant forms like Marie. Mary means 'star of the sea' in Latin. Maria is very common in many cultures all across the globe including Italian, Greek, Spanish, German, Portuguese and English. It is the feminine version of the Roman name Marius. In 1990 in a U.S Census it ranked seventh out of a total of 4,275 names for females from all age groups. It is extensively used by both society and all forms of media because of its enduring charm and popularity.

It has several variants including Maree, Moriah, Mariah, Moraiah, Marialena, Mayria, Marialinda, Mayra,  Marialisa, Marya,  Marie, Mariya, Marieanne, Marielena, Marika, Marietta and Mariette.

Some famous people with the same name are Maria Salome the disciple of Jesus, Maria al Qibtiyya the concubine or wife of the Prophet Muhammad and Maria I who was one of the Queens of Portugal.

The name maria is a very popular name in spanish cultures.

Maria is also a moon

My name is also maria!!! I heard that it means bitter, beloved/love, and sea........im not sure which one but that is what the internet gave me! =]

It means you are a star

The most beautiful girl

Hey my name is great man u rules! :)

Its means the most beautiful girl

The most beautiful girl or women and amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maria means "bitter tears" it is also another form of the name "Mary", the mother of Christ.
Maria also means "star of the sea" (as in the hymn "Ave Maria, oh maiden oh mother...")
Maria is used in many cultures and is a popular name.