Marusya

Marusya is a Russian and Ukrainian diminutive of Maria, which traces back through Latin and Greek Maria to the Hebrew name Miryam, whose precise root meaning is debated but is often interpreted as beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea. The name carries warm, folk associations in Slavic culture and appears frequently in traditional songs, literature, and oral poetry, lending it a distinctly rustic and affectionate character. Related forms include Masha, Manya, Marusia, and the more formal Mariya.