Last Name Ma ria

The last name "Maria" is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, and it ultimately derives from the Hebrew name "Miriam," which means "sea of bitterness" or "sea of sorrow." It is a common name in Christian cultures and is often used as a given name rather than a surname.

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