Marija
Meaning of Marija
Marija is a beautiful and timeless name for a baby girl. It has origins in several Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian. The pronunciation of Marija is MAH-ree-yah (/maˈriːja/). This name also has variations such as Maria and Marja.
In terms of popularity, Marija has had a consistent presence in the United States. While it may not be among the most commonly used names, it still holds its own charm and uniqueness. In recent years, there have been around 5 to 9 occurrences of the name Marija per year, with rankings ranging from approximately 10,000 to 17,000.
Choosing the name Marija for your baby girl can connect her to her Slavic heritage and give her an elegant and distinctive identity. With its rich history and international appeal, Marija is a wonderful choice that will stand the test of time.
Pronunciation
Croatian,Serbian,Slovenian
- Pronunced as MAH-ree-yah (/maˈriːja/)
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Notable People Named Marija
| Marija Gimbutas was a prominent Lithuanian archaeologist and anthropologist known for her research on Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures and her Kurgan hypothesis. |
| Marija Šerifović is a Serbian singer who gained fame by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 with "Molitva". |
| Marija Petković, also known as "The Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified Petković", was the founder of the Catholic Congregation of the Daughters of Mercy and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003. |
| Marija Kuraitytė-Varnienė was a pioneering Lithuanian educator known for introducing Montessori education to Lithuania. |
| Marija Leković is a Serbian politician currently serving her second term as a member of Belgrade's city council. |
| Marija Radojčić is a Serbian politician and entrepreneur who was a member of the League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) and served in the Assembly of Vojvodina from 2008 to 2012. |
| Marija Jambrišak was a Croatian writer, educator, and women's rights activist who worked to improve women's status in Croatian society through various initiatives. |
| Marija Drndic is the Fay R. and Eugene L. Langberg Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, known for her work on two-dimensional materials and novel spectroscopic techniques. |
| Marija Naumova-Bullīta, also known as Marie N, is a versatile Latvian singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2002 with her song "I Wanna". |
| Marija Kon was a Bosnian Germanist and the first woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina to earn a doctorate. |
| Marija Aušrinė Pavilionienė is a prominent Lithuanian philologist, professor, human rights activist, feminist writer, and politician. |
| Marija Vujović is a Montenegrin model who was born in Yugoslavia. |
| Marija Vuković is a Montenegrin athlete who won a silver medal in the high jump at the European Athletics Championship in Munich 2022. |
| Marija Karan is a Serbian actress known for her roles in "Kad porastem biću Kengur" and "Jesen stiže, dunjo moja." |
| Marija Vuković is a Serbian footballer known for her role as a forward for the Serbia women's national team. |
