My Name is...

... Maria

 

Origin of the name Maria:

 

'Maria' is the Latin form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew Miryam and a name of debated meaning.

Many believe it to mean "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." However, some sources cite the alternative definitions of "rebellion,"

"wished-for child" and "mistress or lady of the sea."

The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Jesus, the son of God.

Maria is the most common name in all Spanish-speaking countries and has a longstanding popularity in the US as well.

And... who doesn’t love the famous West Side Story song or The Sound of Music? ;-)

 

Smile on Saturday! :-) - My Name is...

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