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Mariya

/mah-REE-ah/Luganda & Swahili & Zulu · a girl’s name

“A deeply cherished Christian name honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus”

In Luganda

How to say it
mah-REE-ah
Traditional Luganda spelling
Mariya
Used in
Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

MariaMariyaMaryMariya

Nicknames & short forms

Mia

From the same family

01Mariam“A form of Mary/Maryam; its ultimate etymology is disputed.”Lugandafemale→︎02Mariano“A form of Marianus, traditionally meaning “of Marius” or “Marian”; it is also often associated with Mary in Christian usage.”Lugandamale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
mah-REE-ah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Maria

Nicknames & short forms

Mari

From the same family

01Mariam“A beloved name associated with Mary, purity, and devotion”Swahilifemale→︎02Maridadi“Elegant, stylish, beautiful, or well-presented.”Swahiliany→︎

In Zulu

How to say it
ma-REE-a
Given to
Girls
Used in
South Africa
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Maria

Nicknames & short forms

MiaRia