Meaning
Commonly associated with beloved or pure; a form of Maria
This is a reported naming interpretation; its original linguistic derivation is not independently settled.
- Origin / language
- Arabic usage; international Maria forms
- Alternate spellings
- Maria, Mariyah
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Traditional Arabic names
Language and spelling
Mariya is used for Maria in several languages. In this entry the Arabic spelling is مارية, distinct from Maryam alayhas salam مريم. Baby-name interpretations such as beloved or pure are reported associations, not one proven translation for every culture.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
FirstCry Baby Names
Name reference: Mariya