Marija

Marija Meaning & Origin

About Marija
The name "Marija" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Miriam." It is a feminine name that means "bitter" or "rebellious." In various cultures, Marija is associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and determination. It is a popular name in many Slavic countries and holds historical and cultural significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marija are female.

Marija Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 R IY1 JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/marija*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRJ', 'MRH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marija in Braille

Here's how to represent Marija in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marija in braille

How to Spell the Name Marija in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marija using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marija in sign language

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