Girls Names K Through O

Maribel

English combination of Mary and Bel, or Spanish short form of María Isabel, "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

This modern name gathers some steam from the wildly popular Isabel. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter"…

Maribella

English, combination of Mary and Bella

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…

Maribelle

English, combination of Mary and Belle

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

Variant of Maribel

Maribeth

English, combination of Mary and Beth

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + oath"

Variant of Marybeth

Marica

Croatian and Hungarian form of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

A striking form of international favourite 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…

Marice

Marice is a feminine name of Latin origin, considered a variation of Maurice, ultimately derived from the Roman name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' This elegant name has a melodic…

Maricel

Spanish and Filipino combination of Maria and Celia, Hebrew, Latin

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"

Variant of Maricela, blending Maria and Celia, giving you a variety of meanings. On one hand, it could simply be interpreted as meaning "Maria of the Heavens", perhaps as a celebration of the Virgin…

Maricela

Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia, Hebrew, Latin

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"

A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia. As such, it may have a number of meanings. On one hand, it could simply be interpreted as meaning "Maria of the Heavens",…

Maricella

Variation of Maricela, Spanish, Hebrew, Latin

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"

.A less common spelling of Maricela that may appeal to English speakers, this name blends Maria with Celia. As such, it could mean "Maria of the Heavens", in honor of the Virgin Mary, however, you…

Maricielo

Spanish

"sea and sky"

A combination name of the Spanish Mar, meaning "sea", and Cielo, meaning "sky" — both names that individually rose significantly in 2022.

Marieke

Marieke is a Dutch and Frisian feminine name, serving as a diminutive form of Maria. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, it shares the same roots as Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness,"…

Mariela

Spanish diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Variant of Mariella

Marielle

Dutch and French diminutive of Mary

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Popular in France in the 60s, Marielle is one of many international variations and diminutives of Mary. While actress and author Mariel Hemingway made us aware of the more abbreviated spelling —…

Marienka

Czech diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew…

Maries

Maries is a feminine name that functions as a plural or variant form of Marie, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebellion,' or possibly 'wished-for…

Mariesa

English elaboration of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.

Mariet

Dutch form of Margaret or Marie

"pearl; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Sometimes used a Dutch diminutive of Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah…

Marietta

Italian diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Marietta would make for a classy and uncommon long form for cool nickname Etta. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…

Mariette

French diminutive of Marie

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam…

Marija

Croatian, Slovene, Serbian, Macedonian, Lithuanian, Latvian variation of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.