Maryland

Maryland Meaning & Origin

About Maryland
The name "Maryland" is derived from the Latin word "Mariae Land," meaning "Land of Mary." It was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England, who was a devout Catholic. The name reflects the religious and political influences of the time, as Maryland was established as a haven for Catholics and a place of religious tolerance.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maryland are female.

Maryland Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0604053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R AH0 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ›rΙ™lΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maryland in Braille

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

The name Maryland in braille

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

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

The name Maryland in sign language

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