Maria is a female given name in many diverse cultures, including African, Bulgarian, Catalan, English, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian and Spanish. Gaius Marius (Latin: C·MARIVS·C·F·C·N)¹ (157 BC - January 13, 86 BC) was a Roman general and politician elected Consul an unprecedented seven times during his career. ... Look up Appendix:Most popular given names by country in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Catalan IPA: (català IPA: or []) is a Romance language, the national language of Andorra, and a co-official language in the Spanish autonomous communities of Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencia , and in the city of LAlguer in the Italian island of Sardinia. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

It became popular with the spread of Christianity as a Latinized form of the Hebrew name of Jesus' mother Mary (Miriam in Hebrew). The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may originally be an Egyptian name, probably derived from mry "beloved" or mr "love" ^[1] ("eminent lady" or "beloved lady"), although it was used in Europe even before the establishment of Christianity as a female form of the Roman name Marius.^[2] Historically the name was also sometimes used as a male middle name. This was the case in many Central European countries where it signified patronage of the Virgin Mary. The word Hebrew most likely means to cross over, referring to the Semitic people crossing over the Euphrates River. ... Virgin Mary redirects here. ... Miriam (Hebrew: , Standard  Tiberian  ; meaning either wished for child, bitter or rebellious, but it might be derived originally from an Egyptian name, myr beloved or mr love[1]) was the sister of Moses and Aaron, and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed. ... The word Hebrew most likely means to cross over, referring to the Semitic people crossing over the Euphrates River. ... Gaius Marius (Latin: C·MARIVS·C·F·C·N)¹ (157 BC - January 13, 86 BC) was a Roman general and politician elected Consul an unprecedented seven times during his career. ... Historical lands and provinces in Central Europe Central Europe is the central region of Europe. ... The term Virgin Mary has several different meanings: Mary, the mother of Jesus, the historical and multi-denominational concept of Mary Blessed Virgin Mary, the Roman Catholic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary Marian apparitions shrines to the Virgin Mary Virgin Mary in Islam, the Islamic theological and doctrinal concept...

As a first name, Maria ranked seventh out of 4,275 for females of all ages in the 1990 U.S. Census.^[3] Because of its enduring popularity, the name is used extensively in society and media throughout the world. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ...

Maria in Latin is the plural form of mare, meaning "[the] sea". So a punning reflection of Maria is Stella Maris, or "star of the sea". For other uses, see Pun (disambiguation). ... Stella Maris (Latin for Star of the Sea) is a title of the Virgin Mary. ...

Famous people named Maria

Religious

• Maria, Mother of Jesus (see Mary (mother of Jesus) and Virgin Mary (disambiguation))
• Maria Magdalena, disciple of Jesus (see Mary Magdalene)
• Maria Salomé, disciple of Jesus (see Salome (disciple))
• Maria Betânia, sister of Lazarus (see Mary of Bethany)
• Maria al-Qibtiyya, wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad

Virgin Mary redirects here. ... Virgin Mary may refer to: In religion: Mary (mother of Jesus), the historical and multi-denominational concept of Mary Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Saint Mary, the Roman Catholic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary Virgin Mary in Islam, the Islamic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary In other... This article is about the disciple of Jesus. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Mary anoints Jesus in Bethany in this icon. ... Maria al-Qibtiyya (Arabic: مارية القبطية) (alternatively, especially in non-Arabic traditions, Maria Qupthiya), or Maria the Copt, was a Coptic Christian slave who was sent as a gift from Muqawqis, a Byzantine official, to the Islamic prophet Muhammad in 628 CE. According to most Islamic accounts, she was Muhammads wife. ... The Quran identifies a number of men as prophets of Islam. ... Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ...

Royalty

• Infanta Maria Francisca of Portugal ^[4]
• Maria I of Portugal, Queen of Portugal
• Maria II of Portugal, Queen of Portugal
• Maria of Alania, Georgian princess and Byzantine Queen Consort
• Maria Amalia of Austria, Duchess of Parma
• Maria Fyodorovna, Dowager Empress of Russia and Princess of Denmark
• Maria of Georgia, Queen Consort of Georgia
• Maria Nikolayevna Romanova, Grand Duchess of Russia
• Maria Leopoldina of Austria, Empress of Brazil and Archduchess of Austria
• Maria of Romania, Queen Consort of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia
• Maria, Queen of Romania (see Queen Marie)
• Maria I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (see Mary I of Scotland)
• Maria I Tudor, Queen of England and Ireland (see Mary I of England)
• Maria Tudor, Queen Consort of France (see Mary Tudor (queen consort of France))
• Maria Augusta, Queen Consort of England and Empress of India (see Mary of Teck)
• Maria Antonia, Queen Consort of France (see Marie Antoinette)
• Maria Teresa, Empress of Austria (see Empress Maria Theresa)
• Maria Carolina, Empress of Austria (see Marie Caroline)
• Maria Komnena, Empress of Byzantine Empire

Infanta Maria Francisca Isabel Micaela Gabriela Rafaela Paula de Herédia de Bragança, born 3rd March 1997, is the only daughter of Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza and his wife Isabel de Herédia. ... Maria I of Portugal (pron. ... Maria II, Queen of Portugal, (pron. ... Nicephorus III and Maria Empress Maria (Greek: , Georgian: ) (c. ... Marie Amelie in Hunting Dress Marie Amalie or Maria Amalia, Archduchess of Austria (October 22, 1701 - December 11, 1756) was the daughter of Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor and Wilhelmina Amalia, daughter of Duke Frederick of Brunswick-Lüneburg. ... Maria Feodorovna, born Princess Dagmar of Denmark (November 26, 1847–October 13, 1928) was Empress Consort of Russia. ... Mariam (Georgian: ), also known as Maria in European sources, (April 9, 1768 – March 30, 1850) was the Queen of Georgia as the second wife and consort of the last King George XII of Georgia (reigned from 1798 to 1800). ... Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna (1899-1918) Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia (Maria Nikolaevna Romanova) (In Russian Великая Княжна Мария Николаевна), also known as Marie or Mashka (June 14 (O.S.)/June 26 (N.S.), 1899 - July 17, 1918) was the third daughter of Nicholas II of Russia and Alexandra of Hesse. ... D. Maria Leopoldina in 1825, with her children (the future Emperor Dom Pedro II sits at her lap; at her right the future Queen Maria da Glória of Portugal) Archduchess Maria Leopoldina Josepha Caroline of Austria (22 January 1797-11 December 1826), Empress consort of Brazil, and, for two... For her mother, Queen Marie of Romania, please see Marie of Edinburgh. ... King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania, photographed in Belgrade in 1926 at the christening of her grandson Prince Peter of Yugoslavia. ... Mary, Queen of Scots redirects here. ... Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 6 July 1553 (de facto) or 19 July 1553 (de jure) until her death on 17 November 1558. ... A sketch of Mary during her brief period as Queen of France Mary Tudor (March 18, 1496 – June 25, 1533) was the younger sister of Henry VIII of England and queen consort of France due to her marriage to Louis XII. Mary was the fifth child of Henry VII of... Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 26 May 1867 – 24 March 1953) was the Queen Consort of George V. Queen Mary was also the Empress of India. ... Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France and Archduchess of Austria (born November 1755 – executed 16 October 1793) Daughter of Maria Theresa of Austria, wife of Louis XVI and mother of Louis XVII. She was guillotined at the height of the French Revolution. ... This page is about Maria Theresa of Austria (often only known as Empress Maria Theresa), ruler of the Habsburg Empire from 1740-1780. ... HM Queen Marie Caroline of Naples and Sicily Archduchess Maria Carolina of Austria (13 August 1752 – 8 September 1814) as Queen Marie Caroline was queen consort and de facto ruler of Naples from 1768 to 1799 and from 1799 to 1806, and of Sicily from 1768 until her death in...

Artists

• Maria Schlenstedt - famous artist from Beriln, Germany

Scientists

• Maria Gaetana Agnesi, Italian mathematician
• Maria Montessori, Italian physician and educationist

Portrait of Agnesi by Bianca Milesi Mojon, 1836. ... Maria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and method of education of children from birth to adolescence. ...

Actresses

• Maria Bello, American actress
• Maria Ozawa, Japanese AV actress
• Maria Conchita Alonso, Cuban born Venezuelan actress

Maria Elaine Bello (born April 18, 1967) is an American actress. ... Maria Ozawa ), also known as Miyabi ) (born January 8, 1986), is a popular Japanese AV idol. ... Pornography (from Greek πορνογραφια pornographia — literally writing about or drawings of harlots) is the representation of the human body or human sexual behaviour with the goal of sexual arousal, similar to, but (according to some) distinct from, erotica. ... Maria Conchita Alonso María Conchita Alonso (born June 29, 1957) is a Cuban-born Venezuelan singer and actress. ...

Singers/Bands

• Maria (Bulgarian singer), Bulgarian singer
• Maria (singer), a Danish R&B singer
• Maria Callas, opera soprano
• Maria de Barros, Cape Verdean singer
• Maria Mena, Norwegian pop singer
• Maria Muldaur, American roots-folk singer.
• Maria Lawson, a contestant on The X Factor UK in 2005
• Maria (Japanese Band), Japanese band

Maria (Bulgarian: ) is a Bulgarian pop-folk singer of Bulgarian ancestry. ... Maria (born Maria Jensen) is a Danish R&B singer and songwriter. ... Maria Callas in a casual moment, 1960s Maria Callas (Greek: Μαρία Κάλλας) (December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American born, Greek dramatic coloratura soprano and perhaps the best-known opera singer of the post-World War II period. ... Maria de Barros (born in Dakar) is a singer most associated with Cape Verde, the land of her parents. ... Maria Viktoria Mena (born February 19, 1986) is a Norwegian pop artist. ... Maria Muldaur (Born Maria DAmato on September 12, 1943 in New York) is a roots-folk singer best known for her song Midnight at the Oasis. ... Folk music can have a number of different meanings, including: Traditional music: The original meaning of the term folk music was synonymous with the term Traditional music, also often including World Music and Roots music; the term Traditional music was given its more specific meaning to distinguish it from the... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The second UK series of The X Factor ran from 20 August to 17 December 2005. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

Athletes

• Maria Kanellis, professional wrestler working for World Wrestling Entertainment
• Maria Kirilenko, Russian tennis player
• Maria Mutola
• Maria Sharapova, Russian tennis player, Wimbledon Champion
• Maria Elena Camerin, Italian tennis player

Maria Kanellis (Born February 25, 1982)[1][2] better known simply as Maria, is an American professional wrestler, working for World Wrestling Entertainments RAW brand. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... Maria Yuryevna Kirilenko (Russian: Мари́я Ю́рьевна Кириле́нко; born January 25, 1987 in Moscow) is a Russian professional tennis player. ... Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972 in Maputo) is an athlete from Mozambique who has specialised in the 800 m. ... Maria Sharapova at Indian Wells in 2005. ... Maria Elena Camerin (born March 21, 1982 in Motta di Livenza, Italy) is a professional female tennis player from Italy. ...

Music

• Maria Teresa Agnesi, Italian composer
• Maria Cosway, Anglo- Italian artist, composer, and musician
• Maria Joao Pires, Portuguese pianist
• Maria von Trapp, subject of The Sound of Music

Maria Teresa Agnesi (17 Oct 1720-19 Jan 1795) was an Italian composer. ... Maria Cosway (1760-1838) was an Anglo- Italian artist, composer, and musician who is perhaps best known as the love interest of Thomas Jefferson while he served as the American envoy to Paris. ... Maria João Pires (born in Lisbon, Portugal, July 23, 1944) is a renowned pianist who currently lives in Brazil. ... Maria Augusta von Trapp (née Kutschera; January 26, 1905 – March 28, 1987) was the matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers. ... For other uses, see The Sound of Music (disambiguation). ...

Models

• Maria, French supermodel
• Maria Fowler, British Glamour Model, appearing on Page 3 and all UK Major Publications

Laetitia Marie Laure Casta (born May 11, 1978 in Pont-Audemer, Normandy) is a French supermodel and actress. ...

Political activists

• Maria Rosetti, Romanian journalist, essayist, philanthropist and socialite

Revolutionary Romania, Constantin Daniel Rosenthals portrait of Maria Rosetti Maria Rosetti (born Mary Grant; 1819–February 25 [O.S. February 13] 1893) was a English-born Wallachian and Romanian political activist, essayist, philanthropist and socialite. ...

Television hosts

• Maria Bartiromo, Closing Bell presenter on CNBC
• Maria Menounos, Access Hollywood presenter
• Maria Shriver

Maria Bartiromo(born 1967) is a business news anchor, reporter, and interviewer for CNBC television co-hosting the Closing Bell program from 3 to 5pm weekdays ET and is the host and managing editor for the nationally syndicated Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo program. ... Closing Bell can refer to two CNBC programmmes, the original Closing Bell on CNBC, and European Closing Bell on CNBC Europe. ... This article is about CNBC U.S., the business news channel in the U.S.. For other uses, see CNBC (disambiguation). ... Maria Menounos (Μαρία Μενούνος in Greek) (born June 8, 1978) is an American actress, journalist, and television presenter. ... Access Hollywood logo used 2001-2005 Access Hollywood is a weekday television entertainment news program covering events and celebrities in the entertainment industry. ... Maria Owings Shriver (pronounced: ) (born November 6, 1955[1] in Chicago, Illinois) is an American journalist and the wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and as such, the current First Lady of California. ...

As male middle name

• Carl Maria von Weber, German composer
• Carlo Maria Abate, Italian racecar driver
• Carlo Maria Cipolla, Italian economic historian
• Carlo Maria Curci, Italian theologian
• Carlo Innocenzio Maria Frugoni, Italian poet
• Carlo Maria Giulini, Italian conductor
• Carlo Maria Cardinal Martini, Italian cardianl
• Carlo Maria Pintacuda, Italian racecar driver
• Carlos María de Alvear, Argentine general
• Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Silvester Maria Stuart, leader of the Jacobite rebellion
• Christoph Maria Herbst, German actor
• Corrado Maria Daclon, Italian journalist
• Erich Maria Remarque, German author
• Giovanni Carlo Maria Clari, Italian composer
• Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, better known as Pope Pius IX
• Jan Maria Rokita, Polish politician
• José María Aznar, Spanish politician, former Spanish prime minister
• José María Olazábal, Spanish golfer
• Klaus Maria Brandauer, Austrian actor
• Rainer Maria Rilke, German poet

Carl Maria von Weber Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst, Freiherr von Weber (November 18, 1786 in Eutin, Holstein – June 5, 1826 in London, England) was a German composer, conductor, pianist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school. ... Carlo Maria Abate (born in Turin, July 10, 1932) is an Italian former auto racing driver. ... Carlo Maria Cipolla (1922-2000) was an Italian economic historian. ... Carlo Maria Curci (1810 - June 8, 1891), Italian theologian, was born at Naples. ... Carlo Innocenzio Maria Frugoni (November 21, 1692 - December 20, Italian poet. ... Carlo Maria Giulini (May 9, 1914 – June 14, 2005) was an Italian conductor, and violist. ... His Eminence Carlo Maria Cardinal Martini, SJ, Th. ... Carlo Maria Pintacuda (born in Florence, September 18, 1900 - dead in Buenos Aires, March 8, 1971) was an auto racer driver from Italy. ... Carlos María de Alvear Carlos María de Alvear (born on October 25, 1789 in Santo Ángel, Misiones – died on November 3, 1852 in New York, United States) was an Argentine soldier and statesman, Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the River Plate (present-day Argentina) in 1815. ... Charles Edward Stuart (31 December 1720 – 31 January 1788), known in Scots Gaelic as Teàrlach Eideard Stiùbhairt, was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. ... Christoph Maria Herbst in his role as Bernd Stromberg Christoph Maria Herbst (born February 9, 1966 in Wuppertal) is a German comedian. ... Corrado Maria Daclon was born in Milan, Italy, in 1963. ... Erich Maria Remarque (June 22, 1898 – September 25, 1970) was the pseudonym of Erich Paul Remark, a German author. ... Giovanni Carlo Maria Clari (?1677-?1754), Italian musical composer, kapellmeister (chapel-master) at Pistoia, was born at Pisa about the year 1677. ... Pope Pius IX (May 13, 1792 – February 7, 1878), born Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from his election in June 16, 1846, until his death more than 31 years later in 1878. ... Jan Maria Władysław Rokita (born June 18, 1959 in Cracow) is a Polish conservative-liberal politician, a member of Sejm, the lower chamber of the Polish parliament, and chairman of the parliamentery caucus of Platforma Obywatelska (Citizens Platform). ...   (born in Madrid on February 25, 1953) is a Spanish politician who served as Spanish prime minister from 1996 to 2004. ... José María Olazábal (born 5 February 1966 in Fuenterrabia, Spain) is a professional golfer who has enjoyed success on both the PGA European Tour and the PGA Tour, and has won two major championships. ... Klaus Maria Brandauer (born June 22, 1944) is an actor and director. ... Rainer Maria Rilke (4 December 1875 – 29 December 1926) is considered one of the German languages greatest 20th century poets. ...

As female middle name

• Roxann Maria Caballero, American actress and director
• Catharine Maria Sedgwick, American novelist
• Lucretia Maria Davidson, American poet

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Catharine Maria Sedgwick, born December 28, 1789 – died July 31, 1867, was an American novelist. ... Lucretia Maria Davidson (September 27, 1808 - August 27, 1825) was an American poet of the early 19th century. ...

Media

Songs

• M (song), Ayumi Hamasaki
• María (song), Ricky Martin
• Maria, by Animal Liberation Orchestra on their 2007 Roses & Clover album.
• Maria, Rage Against the Machine
• Maria (US5 song), US5
• Maria (1956 song), West Side Story
• Maria, Gackt
• Maria, The Sound of Music
• Maria (Blondie song), Blondie
• Maria (Green Day song), Green Day
• Maria, Café Tacuba
• Maria, Men at Work
• Maria, The Jacksons
• Maria, Vico C
• "Dear Maria", All Time Low
• MARIA, hitomi
• Maria (I Like it Loud), Scooter
• Maria Maria, Santana and The Product G&B
• Maria no Tsumeato Janne da Arc
• Maria, Shut Up and Kiss Me, Willie Nelson
• My Maria, Brooks and Dunn
• My Maria, B. W. Stevenson
• Take a Letter Maria, R.B. Greaves
• They Call the Wind Maria, Paint Your Wagon, pronounced the colloquial way, "mah-RYE-ah"
• Yassou Maria, sarbel
• Maria from the Dance Game Pump it Up. This is a Techno version of the classical composition "Ave Maria"

M is the 19th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki on December 13, 2000. ... Ayumi Hamasaki , born October 2, 1978) is an award-winning J-Pop singer. ... María is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his third album, A Medio Vivir (1995). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Animal Liberation Orchestra (also known by the initialism ALO) is a musical group, currently signed on Jack Johnsons Brushfire Records label. ... Roses & Clover is the second album by Animal Liberation Orchestra. ... This article is about the American rock band. ... Maria is a song by German boy band US5. ... US5 is an all-male pop group from Germany, England, and the United States. ... Maria is a popular song. ... This article is about the musical. ... Gackt Camui ) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and actor. ... For other uses, see The Sound of Music (disambiguation). ... Maria is a song by Blondie from their 1999 album No Exit. ... Blondie is the name of an American rock band that first gained fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. ... Maria is the first track on the International Superhits! compilation. ... This article is about the band Green Day. ... Café Tacuba (often spelled Café Tacvba) is a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award-winning musical group from Naucalpan, Mexico. ... This article has been selected as the current Australian Collaboration of the Fortnight! Please help improve it to featured article standard. ... 2300 Jackson Street was the final album released by American band The Jacksons. ... Vico C (born Armando Lozada Cruz on September 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer who is considered one of the founders of reggaeton. ... For other uses, see All Time Low (disambiguation). ... This article discusses the Japanese singer hitomi. ... Music sample: Scooter are a successful German dance band, who have sold over 12 million records and have earned 60 gold and platinum awards. ... Maria Maria is a song by Santana and The Product G&B. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for ten weeks. ... Santana (originally the Santana Blues Band) is a flexible number of musicians accompanying Carlos Santana since the late 1960s. ... The Product G&B is an R&B duo consisting of Sincere (David McRae) and Money Harm (Marvin Moore-Hough). ... Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) is a Japanese rock band, hailing from Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. ... Willie Nelson (born Willie Hugh Nelson, April 30, 1933) is an American entertainer and songwriter, born and raised in Abbott, Texas. ... My Maria is a song originally written by pop artist B.W. Stevenson. ... Brooks & Dunn are a country music singer/songwriter duo, one of the most successful in the history of country music. ... My Maria is a song originally written by pop artist B.W. Stevenson. ... B.W. Stevenson (5 October 1949 - 28 April 1988), born Lewis Charles Stevenson, was an American country pop artist. ... Rebekah Greaves has afro nips! --- GET A MACH THREE TURBO --- dont suffer alone call beki if u have afronipitis. ... Paint Your Wagon is a 1951 Broadway musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California. ... Yassou Maria (Greek: ) is a song chosen to represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 sang by Sarbel. ... Sarbel Michael (Greek: ; born 14 May 1981), known professionally as simply Sarbel, is a Greek Cypriot pop and modern laika singer. ... This article is about the video game. ... For the comic book character previously known as Techno, see Fixer (comics). ...

Novels

• Maria, Mary Wollstonecraft
• María (novel), Jorge Isaacs

Mary Wollstonecraft (circa 1797) by John Opie Mary Wollstonecraft (27 April 1759 – 10 September 1797) was a British writer, philosopher and feminist. ... María is a novel written by Colombian writer Jorge Isaacs between 1864 and 1867. ...

Television

• How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, British talent show

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? was a British talent show, shown on Saturday evenings on BBC One, first broadcast on 29 July 2006 until the series finale on 16 September 2006. ...

Culture

Languages

• Maria language (India), Dravidian language spoken in India
• Maria language (Papua New Guinea), language spoken in Papua New Guinea

It has been suggested that Abujmaria language be merged into this article or section. ... Maria is a Manubaran language spoken in Papua New Guinea. ...

Food

• Maria-mole, dessert popular in Brazil that is similar to a marshmallow
• Maria biscuit, a simple cookie
• Golden Maria Cocktail- Mango Juice, Lime, Mint leaves and soda with white rum

Maria mole is a dessert popular in Brazil that is similar to a mousse. ... A Marie (also known as María) is a type of sweet biscuit similar to a Rich Tea biscuit. ...

Astronomy

• 170 Maria, asteroid
• Lunar maria, large, dark, basaltic plains on Earth's Moon

170 Maria is a bright-colored Main belt asteroid. ... The Lunar maria (singular: mare, IPA: //) are large, dark, basaltic plains on Earths Moon, formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. ...

Other

• Ave Maria - Latin for Hail Mary
• Tropical Storm Maria - a name on the Atlantic hurricane and Western Pacific typhoon lists
• Maria (reachability analyzer), a reachability analyzer for concurrent systems
• Maria Traydor, character in tri-Ace's role playing video game Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
• Maria (Silent Hill), a character from the video game Silent Hill 2 and its mini-prequel "Born from a Wish."
• Maria Robotnik, a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series of video games.
• Maria DeLuca, a character from Roswell (TV series)
• Maria, nickname given to the first Portuguese female paratrooper nurses, which participated mainly in the Portuguese Colonial War.[1]

Ave Maria (Latin: Hail, Maria or Hail, Mary) may refer to: Hail Mary, a traditional Catholic and Eastern Orthodox prayer calling for the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus A musical rendition of the Ave Maria prayer by Gounod (set to Prelude #1 from Well-Tempered Clavier). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Hail Mary... Maria has been used to name one tropical cyclone in the Atlantic: 2005s Hurricane Maria - a category three storm that never approached land in its tropical stage. ... Maria: The Modular Reachability Analyzer is a reachability analyzer for concurrent systems that uses Algebraic System Nets (a high-level variant of Petri nets) as its modelling formalism. ... Maria Traydor Maria Traydor is a character tri-Aces role playing game Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. ... Computer and video games redirects here. ... Introduction Star Ocean: Till the End of Time is the third game in the Star Ocean video game series. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This is about the video game released on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. For the upcoming Silent Hill film sequel under the same name, see Silent Hill 2 (film) Silent Hill 2 is the second installment in the Silent Hill Survival horror series. ... Maria Robotnik ) is a fictional character in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe. ... The Sonic the Hedgehog series is a franchise of video games released by Sega starring their mascot character Sonic the Hedgehog. ... Maria DeLuca is a fictional character from the television series Roswell. ... Roswell is an American science fiction television series created by Jason Katims. ... An American USMC Paratrooper using a MC1-B series parachute Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. ... This article is about the occupation. ... Combatants Portugal Angola (1961-74): MPLA, UNITA, FNLA Guinea-Bissau (1963-74): PAIGC Mozambique (1964-74): FRELIMO Strength 169,000 70,000 in Angola 42,000 in Guinea-Bissau 57,000 in Mozambique 20,000 6,500 in Angola 7,000 in Guinea-Bissau 6,500 in Mozambique Casualties 8...

Trivia

• In Mexico, it is a tradition to name the firstborn daughter Maria.
• In Hong Kong, Maria is a nickname with slightly negative meaning of Filipino maid

A maidservant or in current usage maid is a female employed in domestic service. ...

References

1. ^ Behind the Name article on Mary
2. ^ http://hera.ugr.es/tesisugr/15434928.pdf
3. ^ Think Baby Names
4. ^ Daughter of Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza, Head of the Royal House of Portugal and pretender to the Portuguese throne.

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