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The name María is the Spanish and Italian form of Mary, itself derived from the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise meaning is debated but is often associated with roots meaning beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea. It gained widespread use throughout the Christian world as the name of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, making it one of the most popular feminine names in history. Cognate forms include Marie in French, Maria in Latin and German, Mariam in Arabic and Armenian, and Mária in Hungarian and Slovak.