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Maria 麻里亜 – Japanese girl given name
Maria (麻里亜) is read まりあ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 麻里亜, the characters mean: hemp + ri + Asia. This reading can be written with at least 55 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Maria
Maria (麻里亜 or 真理亜) matches the Western name, so it is easy to use abroad.
How to write Maria in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 麻里亜 | まりあ | hemp + ri + Asia | 25 |
| 真理亜 | まりあ | true + logic + Asia | 28 |
| 茉莉愛 | まりあ | jasmine + jasmine + love | 31 |
| 女神 | まりあ | woman + gods | 12 |
| 真愛 | まりあ | true + love | 23 |
| 聖神 | まりあ | holy + gods | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maria
Maria in different scripts
| Romaji | Maria |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まりあ |
| Katakana | マリア |
| Kanji (most common) | 麻里亜 |
Full name examples
- Maria Yuki (Japanese order: 結城麻里亜, ゆうき まりあ)
- Maria Kono (Japanese order: 河野麻里亜, こうの まりあ)
- Maria Maki (Japanese order: 牧麻里亜, まき まりあ)
How to pronounce Maria
Break it into 2 parts: ma · ria. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written まりあ.
Questions about Maria
What does Maria mean in Japanese?
Maria has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 麻里亜, combines these meanings: hemp + ri + Asia. Other spellings include 真理亜 (true + logic + Asia), 茉莉愛 (jasmine + jasmine + love), 女神 (woman + gods).
How do you write Maria in kanji?
The most common way is 麻里亜 (まりあ). It can also be written 真理亜, 茉莉愛, 女神, 真愛, 聖神.
How do you write Maria in katakana?
Maria is マリア in katakana and まりあ in hiragana.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?
Maria is mostly used for girls.
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