Maria-Laura
Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Maria-Laura
The given name 'Maria-Laura' is derived from the Latin name 'Maria' meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and 'Laura' is derived from the Latin name 'Lauretta', meaning 'laurel tree', with both names having Latin linguistic roots.
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Etymology
The given name 'Maria-Laura' is derived from the Latin name 'Maria' meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child', and 'Laura' is derived from the Latin name 'Lauretta', meaning 'laurel tree', with both names having Latin linguistic roots. The name 'Maria-Laura' is commonly used in Christian cultures, particularly in European countries, and has been popularized by various saints and biblical figures, including Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Maria-Laura currently ranks #1,433 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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