At a Glance
- Meaning
- Uncertain ancient root; proposed meanings include 'bitter' and 'beloved'
- Origin
- Hebrew (variant spelling of Mariya/Maria)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAH-ryah
Marya is a Hebrew (variant spelling of Mariya/Maria) girl's name meaning “uncertain ancient root; proposed meanings include 'bitter' and 'beloved'”. It appears in our list of 150+ Russian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Underrated.
Meaning & Origin of Marya
Meaning: Uncertain ancient root; proposed meanings include 'bitter' and 'beloved'.
Origin: Hebrew (variant spelling of Mariya/Maria).
A common claim: Often said to mean 'bitter' or 'beloved' Actually: These are competing folk etymologies for the underlying name Miriam, not a settled meaning.
How to Pronounce Marya
MAH-ryahIPA /ˈmɑːrjə/
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