Mariah or Maria?
Two spellings, side by side.
Mariah and Maria are two spellings of the same sound. Mariah is listed with the meaning "Bitter, god is my teacher; variant of latin mary: bitter" and Maria with "Bitter; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; a version of the name mary. the name is extremely popular in portugal, so much so that women named maria usually go by their second given names; one of the wifes' of the prophet muhammed (p.b.u.h)". Mariah is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Mariah | Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Bitter, god is my teacher; variant of latin mary: bitter | Bitter; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; a version of the name mary. the name is extremely popular in portugal, so much so that women named maria usually go by their second given names; one of the wifes' of the prophet muhammed (p.b.u.h) |
| Origin | Spanish | French |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ma-riah | Ma-ria |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Mariah and Maria
Is Mariah or Maria more common?
Mariah is more often searched and saved on this site; Maria is also used.
Do Mariah and Maria mean the same?
Mariah: "Bitter, god is my teacher; variant of latin mary: bitter". Maria: "Bitter; bitter sea; variant of mary: wished-for child; rebellion; bitter; a version of the name mary. the name is extremely popular in portugal, so much so that women named maria usually go by their second given names; one of the wifes' of the prophet muhammed (p.b.u.h)".
How do you say Mariah?
In parts: Ma-riah. Maria is said the same way.
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