Origin of the name Maria
Maria celebrates her name day on July 22. There are approximately 13,200 Marijas in Latvia.
The name "Mary" is a very popular and common name with deep and ancient origins. It comes from the Hebrew word "Miryam" (מרים), and its meaning is not entirely clear, but several interpretations have been proposed, including "star of the sea" or "pain".
Mary is one of the most common names in Christianity, as it is associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary is depicted as an important figure in the Bible, and as such the name has acquired great cultural and religious significance. Mary as a name is popular not only among Christians, but also in other cultures and religions.
The name has increased in popularity worldwide and has many variations and forms, such as Maria, Marie, Mária, Mariya, etc. Each variant is common in different geographical and cultural locations.
Historically, the name Mary has been used both as a feminine given name and as a derivative of a masculine given name (e.g., the masculine form of the name Mary). It has been popular in various countries and cultures throughout history, and remains one of the most popular feminine given names in the world today.

Mary's meaning and characteristics of the word
Marija has a selfless heart of gold. She never has a moment of peace, even on Sundays, because work drives her. Unfulfilled longing and unquenchable burning in her heart turn into spiritual strength. In love, she tries to share with a man the most difficult moments of his life.

What to give to Maria on name day?
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