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Maria 山野内 – Japanese surname

Maria (山野内) is read まりあ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 山野内, the characters mean: mountain + plains + inside. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 18 strokes.

How to write Maria in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
山野内	まりあ	mountain + plains + inside	18

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Maria

山

mountain

3 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: サン、セン Kun: やま

野

plains, field, rustic, civilian life

11 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ヤ、ショ Kun: の

内

inside, within, between, among

4 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ナイ、ダイ Kun: うち

Maria in different scripts

Romaji	Maria
Hiragana	まりあ
Katakana	マリア
Kanji (most common)	山野内

Full name examples

Ayumi Maria (Japanese order: 山野内歩美, まりああゆみ)
Yurina Maria (Japanese order: 山野内百合奈, まりあゆりな)
Yuki Maria (Japanese order: 山野内結城, まりあゆうき)

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.