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Mariya

mah-REE-yah2 syllables
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Variant of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'. (Modern)

What does Mariya mean?

Modern: Variant of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.. Mariya is a variant of the name Maria, which is derived from Hebrew, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'.

Is Mariya a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Mariya in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Mariya in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Mariya suit?

Modern
Human name
Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Mariya's Arrival

As the other dogs settled in for nap time, one whispered, "I hear Mariya is coming! I hope she brings all the elegance of a beloved princess, or at least an adorable snore!"

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