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Name Origin

Maria is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. It is a variant of Miriam, the name of Moses' sister in the Bible.

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Famous People

Maria Montessori (1870-1952)

Physician and Educator

  • Developed the Montessori method of education
  • Pioneered early childhood education

Maria Curie (1867-1934)

Physicist and Chemist

  • First woman to win a Nobel Prize
  • First person and only woman to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry)
  • Pioneer in the field of radioactivity

Maria Callas (1923-1977)

Opera Singer

  • Widely regarded as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century
  • Known for her powerful voice and dramatic interpretations

Maria Sharapova (1987-)

Tennis Player

  • Five-time Grand Slam singles champion
  • Former World No. 1