1500+ Girl Names Ending in -ia

The meaning of Maria, from which Marynia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Despite the 'A' initial, this name is related to Emily and Emilia - via the Roman name Aemilia as opposed to the Germanic Amelia.