Maria-Paula
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Maria-Paula
Maria-Paula is a compound name combining Maria (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," derived from the Hebrew Miriam) and Paula (from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble").
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Etymology
Maria-Paula is a compound name combining Maria (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or "beloved," derived from the Hebrew Miriam) and Paula (from Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble"). The hyphenated combination is primarily used in Romance-speaking cultures, particularly in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian communities, with roots in Christian tradition where both names honor Christian figures—Maria venerating the Virgin Mary and Paula referencing Saint Paula.
Maria-Paula currently ranks #1,963 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1968.
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