What does the term Maria mean?

Answer 1

1. The female of a horse or other equine animal.
2. A large, level basalt plain on the surface of the moon, appearing dark by contrast with highland areas: "Mare Imbrium".
3. Usual English form of Maria, which was the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names Μαριαμ (Mariam) and Μαρια (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Miryam). The meaning is not known for certain, but there are several theories including "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child". However it was most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".

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