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Girl's nameOrigin: Hebrew, Ancient EgyptianMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Marija

Marija is the South Slavic form of the biblical name Maria, widely used in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian cultures. It offers a fresh, international alternative to the classic traditional name. Carrying deep cultural and biblical roots, it is an elegant choice for parents seeking timeless heritage.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name of uncertain meaning, traditionally associated with beloved, bitterness, or rebellion.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Marija je južnoslovanská podoba mena Mária, ktoré sa prostredníctvom gréckeho Maria alebo Mariam a latinského Maria spája s hebrejským menom Mirjam (מִרְיָם). Jeho pôvodný význam nie je spoľahlivo objasnený; spája sa s hebrejskými významami „horkosť“ či „vzdor“, ale aj so staroegyptským koreňom mrj vo význame „milovaný“. Tradičný výklad „kvapka mora“ vznikol až neskorším chybným prekladom.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Marija vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MARIJA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
1 January
Croatian Calendar
9 April
Croatian Calendar
24 May
Croatian Calendar
6 July
Croatian Calendar
9 July
Croatian Calendar
22 July
Croatian CalendarLotyšsko
16 October
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa Ma-ri-ja, so zreteľným j medzi samohláskami.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Marija
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Marije
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Mariji
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Mariju
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Marija!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Mariji
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Marijou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MarijkaMajaMajkaMarika
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Marija
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Marija! Marijka! Maja!

Notable figures named Marija

23

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Marija Gimbutasová
LT
1921 – 1994Historical Figure

Lithuanian-American archaeologist

Marija Šerifovićová
RS
born 1984Notable Figure

Serbian singer

Marija Naumowa
SU
born 1973Notable Figure

Latvian singer and songwriter (born 1973)

Marija Muzyčuková
UA
born 1992Notable Figure

Ukrainian chess player

Marija Pejčinovićová Burićová
HR
born 1963Notable Figure

politician of Croatia

Marija Jurić Zagorka
HR
1873 – 1957Historical Figure

Croatian journalist, novelist, dramatist (1873–1957)

Marija Dilon
SU
1858 – 1932Historical Figure

Russian sculptor (1858-1932)

Marija Golubeva
SU
born 1973Notable Figure

Latvian politician and political analyst (born 1973)

Test how Marija sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

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Marija Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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