What origin is the name Ma-ri-a?

Ma-ri-a comes from Vietnamese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same vietnamese tradition pair naturally with Ma-ri-a — for example Bien, An, Cao. You can browse more on our vietnamese names page.

Ma-ri-a

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ma-ri-a

Ma-ri-a

Girl

Vietnamese

3 syllables

Ma-ri-a is a Vietnamese girl's name meaning "A Vietnamese phonetic representation of the name Maria.".

Ma-ri-a is a girl name of Vietnamese origin meaning "A Vietnamese phonetic representation of the name Maria.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Vietnamese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Vietnamese phonetic representation of the name Maria.

Popularity

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What does Ma-ri-a mean?

Ma-ri-a is a girl name of Vietnamese origin meaning "A Vietnamese phonetic representation of the name Maria.".

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Brother names that go with Ma-ri-a

Bien An Cao Gia Linh Sơn

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Ma-ri-a.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Ma-ri-a

Ma-ri-a means "A Vietnamese phonetic representation of the name Maria." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)