Names That Mean Beloved

A pretty and unusual spin on Maria.

This modern Hebrew name has a great meaning and is trending upwards.

Mariquita derives from Maria, the meaning of which 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).

Variant of Marise

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).

An unusual smoosh name that doesn't look set to rise up the rankings any time soon. It's more popularly found as Marilyn.

Variant of Marilyn

A common full form of Thandi or Thandie.

Variant of Marilyn

Variant of Marian

Variant of Marilyn

A beautiful combination of Maria and Stella. Marianela Núñez is an Argentine ballet dancer.

An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.

Variant of Marilyn

Variant of Marilyn

Variant of Marilyn

Strong and memorable.

Form of Maribel

Variant of Miriam

Variant of Marylee