What origin is the name María?

María comes from Slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for María?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with María — for example Ivan, Milan, Luka. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

María

Discover the meaning and origin of the name María

María

Girl

Slavic

2 syllables

María is a Slavic girl's name meaning "A variant of Maria, historically meaning beloved or bitter.".

Parents who choose María pick a girl name from the Slavic tradition, meaning "A variant of Maria, historically meaning beloved or bitter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of Maria, historically meaning beloved or bitter.

Popularity

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Quick answers about María

What does María mean?

María is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "A variant of Maria, historically meaning beloved or bitter.".

How popular is María?

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Brother names that go with María

Ivan Milan Luka Nikolai Vladimir Aleksander

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for María.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to María

María means "A variant of Maria, historically meaning beloved or bitter." — these names share that spirit.

David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)