Marya

Marya Meaning & Origin

About Marya
The name "Marya" is a variant of the name "Maria" and has its roots in Hebrew and Latin. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Miriam," meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." In Latin, "Maria" is associated with the sea or bitterness. Overall, the name "Marya" carries connotations of love, cherishedness, and possibly a touch of strength or resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marya are female.

Marya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrjə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marya in Braille

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

The name Marya in braille

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

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

The name Marya in sign language

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