Maaria

Maaria is a Finnish form of Maria, itself derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose exact meaning is debated but is often interpreted as meaning beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. The name entered Finnish usage through the Latin and Greek transmission of the biblical figure Mary, mother of Jesus, and has remained a traditional given name in Finland. Closely related forms include Maria, Mary, and the Finnish variant Maarika.