Erika and Erica are the two most obvious variations. But being a name, it doesn't have to follow any particular phonetic conventions. The i could be y, the k could be ch, you could put an h on the end. Or you could spell it Aireekaa. The possibilities are endless. phlatulent_phrog Â· 1 decade ago.
Hebrew Meaning: The name Maria is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Maria is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Latin Meaning: The name Maria is a Latin baby name.In Latin the meaning of the name Maria is: Commonly-used Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.Popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures. Norse Meaning: The name Maria is a Norse baby name.atin Meaning: The name Maria is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Maria is: Commonly-used Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Popular with both Spanish and non-Spanish cultures.
Etymology of the name Maria. The name Maria is Greek but it is a transliteration of the Hebrew name Miriam. When the Bible was translated from Greek to Latin, the translators had a problem because Î¼Î±ÏÎ¹Î±Î¼, the Greek version of the Hebrew name Miriam, looked like an accusative form.or some reason, the Biblical name Maria was turned into Mary in the English speaking world. But the name Maria is still very popular in the rest of it. And it seems that the name Maria was also quite popular in the time of Jesus.