2006-09-07 01:58:03 · 5 answers · asked by paul_dracea 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
It's the Latin version of the name English name Mary and comes from the Hebrew name Miriam. As noted, it does mean "bitter" in Hebrew.
2006-09-07 02:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maria is the Spanish word for the English name Mary which is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew Miriam which means "bitter"
2006-09-08 00:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maria, Marie and Mary are the same name, and have their derivation in the Hebrew word, 'bitter'. It seems like a strange name to give a baby girl, as most girl's names reflect love and happiness. But perhaps it was no coincidence that the mother of Jesus bore this name.
2006-09-09 14:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Hebrew means bitter.
2006-09-07 09:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means bitter in Hebrew, it also means Lady
2006-09-09 01:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by tfjea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋