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/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Marija
| Marija Gimbutas was a Lithuanian archaeologist known for her research on ancient European cultures and the origins of Indo-European peoples. |
| Marija Šerifović - Marija Serifovic is a Serbian singer who won the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest with Molitva, giving Serbia its first victory. |
| Marija Petković - Marija Petkovic founded the Catholic Daughters of Mercy and was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003. |
| Marija Kuraitytė-Varnienė - Marija Kuraityte-Varniene was a Lithuanian educator who pioneered Montessori education in Lithuania. |
| Marija Leković - Marija Lekovic is a Serbian politician who has served in parliament, as a deputy minister, and in Belgrade city politics. |
| Marija Radojčić - Marija Radojcic is a Serbian politician and entrepreneur who served in the Assembly of Vojvodina from 2008 to 2012. |
| Marija Jambrišak - Marija Jambrisak was a Croatian writer and educator who championed women's rights and helped establish a girls' school in Zagreb. |
| Marija Drndic is a University of Pennsylvania physics professor who studies two-dimensional materials and develops new spectroscopic techniques. |
| Marija Naumova, known as Marie N, is a Latvian singer who won the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest with "I Wanna". |
| Marija Kon was a Bosnian Germanist and the first woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina to earn a doctorate. |
| Marija Aušrinė Pavilionienė - Marija Ausrine Pavilioniene is a Lithuanian professor, feminist writer, human rights activist and former member of parliament. |
| Marija Vujović - Marija Vujovic is a Montenegrin Serb model. |
| Marija Vuković - Marija Vukovic is a Montenegrin high jumper who won her country's first European Athletics Championship medal with silver in 2022. |
| Marija Karan is a Serbian actress known for her roles in Kad porastem bicu Kengur and Jesen stize, dunjo moja. |
| Marija Vuković - Marija Vukovic is a Serbian football forward who has represented the Serbia women's national team. |
