Is Maria a Biblical Name Variant?



  • The name “Maria” does not appear in the Bible, but it is a variant of “Mary,” used for significant biblical figures, and its Greek form is “Mariam” or “Maria.”
  • The name Maria/Miryam has multiple meanings, including “bitter,” “beloved,” and “wished-for child,” reflecting the complex nature of the figures bearing the name.
  • Maria is related to Mary in the Bible as various women named Mary (Maria/Mariam) played important roles in the New Testament.
  • The spiritual significance of the name Maria for Christians is tied to Mary, mother of Jesus, and embodies faith, humility, and divine grace.

Is Maria a name found in the Bible? The name “Maria” itself does not appear in the original Hebrew or Greek texts of the Bible. But we must recognize that “Maria” is intimately connected to the biblical name “Mary,” of which it is a variant form (Marian & Vrastislav, 2010, pp. 770–779; Zervan & Zervan, 2010). Additionally, the name “Mary” has profound significance in biblical contexts, often associated with notions of devotion and motherhood. Similarly, exploring the biblical meaning of…

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