Marije

Marije is a Dutch feminine given name, a regional variant of Maria, which derives from the Latin and Greek Maria, itself drawn from the Hebrew name Miryam. The precise meaning of Miryam is debated, with proposed roots including "beloved," "bitter," or "drop of the sea." The name has been widely used in the Netherlands and is closely associated with the veneration of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. Related forms include Marie, Marij, and the international variants Mary and Maria.