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Name Origin

Marija is a feminine given name of Slavic origin. It is a variation of the name Mary, which comes from the Hebrew name Miriam (מִרְיָם). Traditionally, Marija means 'bitterness' or 'beloved'. In Christian tradition, it is associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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Famous People

Marija Gimbutas (1921-1994)

Archaeologist and anthropologist

  • Pioneer in the study of Old Europe and Neolithic cultures
  • Developed the Kurgan hypothesis explaining the origins of Indo-European languages
  • Author of numerous influential books on archaeology and feminist theory

Marija Šerifović (1984-)

Singer

  • Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 representing Serbia with the song 'Molitva'