Mariola

Mariola is a diminutive and elaborated form of Maria, itself the Latin and Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose exact meaning remains debated but is often connected to roots meaning beloved, rebellious, or drop of the sea. The form developed independently in both Polish and Spanish traditions as an affectionate variant of Maria, gaining use as a standalone given name in its own right. Related forms include Mariola's base name Maria, as well as other diminutives such as Marietta, Marika, and Mariel.