Baby name

FADING GIRL · HEBREW/EGYPTIAN
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Marya

/ˈma.rʲjə/


“From Hebrew Miryam: rebellion,' bitterness,' or wished-for child.'”

Derived from Hebrew Miryam, meaning 'rebellion,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child'; also 'beloved' or 'of the sea.'

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How it ages.

Marya remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.

The cultural moment.

Marya is appearing less often in France than before, with a gradual rather than abrupt decline.