Maritza

Maritza is a Spanish diminutive or elaborated form of María, the Spanish and widely used Romance-language form of the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, whose meaning remains debated but is often interpreted as meaning beloved, sea of bitterness, or drop of the sea. The name gained particular popularity across Latin America, where elaborated forms of María became common as affectionate or distinctive personal names. It is closely related to María, Maria, and other diminutive forms such as Marita and Maritzia.