Mariia

Mariia is a Ukrainian and Eastern Slavic form of Maria, itself the Latin and Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise root is debated but is commonly connected to meanings such as beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea. The name gained immense spread through veneration of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition, making it one of the most widely used names across European and Slavic cultures. Related forms include Mary, Marie, Mariya, and Maryia across various languages and traditions.