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Name Origin

Mariya is a feminine given name of Slavic origin, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. It traditionally means 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

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Famous People

Mariya Sharapova (1987-)

Professional Tennis Player

  • Won five Grand Slam singles titles
  • Ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
  • Olympic silver medalist

Mariya Komnena (1145-1190)

Byzantine Empress

  • Empress consort of Manuel I Komnenos

Mariya Paseka (2005-)

Ukrainian Artistic Gymnast

  • World Champion on uneven bars (2021)
  • European Championships bronze medalist on uneven bars (2022)

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Elena

A classic Russian name with a similar elegance and flow to Mariya.

Dmitri

A traditional Russian name that complements Mariya's feminine charm, creating a balanced sibling pair.

Sofia

A popular name with Eastern European roots, sharing a similar soft and melodic quality with Mariya.