Names Categorized "ends in -ria"

Adria is a short form of Adriana, used primarily in English. As a diminutive, it carries the same ultimate meaning as its longer counterpart, tracing back through Adrian to the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, meaning "from Had...

Alexandria is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alexander. The name was given to several cities founded or renamed by Alexander the Great during his military campaigns, most notably Alexandria in Egypt, establis...

Etymology and MeaningAllegria is a feminine Italian word meaning "cheerfulness, joy," derived from the adjective allegro (happy, lively). As a given name, it directly embodies the concept of happiness and is part of a br...

Etymology and OriginAria is an alternate transcription of Persian آریا (see Arya 1). The name ultimately derives from an Old Indo-Iranian root meaning "Aryan, noble". In Iran, it is exclusively a masculine name, reflecti...

Aria is a feminine given name of Italian origin, meaning "song" or "melody" (literally "air"). Notably, an aria is an elaborate vocal solo typically performed in operas. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking...

EtymologyAsteria is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the masculine form Asterios (see Asterius), which comes from the Greek word aster meaning "star." The name thus carries the meaning "starry" or "of the st...

Astoria is a feminine given name derived from the surname Astor via the addition of the suffix -ia. The name is most famously associated with the numerous American towns named Astoria, which trace their origin to the wea...

Berengaria is a Latinized feminine form of the Germanic name Berengar, derived from the elements bern "bear" and ger "spear". This noble name was borne by several medieval queens and princesses across Europe, most notabl...

Caitría is an Irish diminutive of Caitríona, the Irish form of Katherine. The name is given to girls in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, reflecting a tradition of using affectionate short forms of longer names. The...

Cambria is a Latinized form of Cymru, the Welsh name for the country of Wales. The name ultimately derives from cymry, meaning "the people" or "fellow countrymen." While it has ancient roots as a geographical term, Cambr...

Candelaria is a Spanish feminine given name meaning "Candlemas." It is derived from Spanish candela "candle" and ultimately refers to the church festival of Candlemas (February 2), which commemorates the presentation of...

Cesária is a Portuguese feminine given name, derived from the Late Latin Caesarius, which itself comes from the Roman name Caesar.EtymologyThe root Caesar was a Roman cognomen famously borne by Julius Caesar and his adop...

Daria is the feminine form of the ancient Persian name Darius. It is used in many languages, including Croatian, English, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Medieval Latin variants. The name ultimately derives from...

Demetria is a feminine given name, the female form of Demetrius. It originates from Ancient Greek Δημητρία (Demetria), literally meaning "follower of Demeter" — the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. Etymology a...

Desidéria is the Portuguese feminine form of Desiderius, a Latin name derived from desiderium meaning "longing, desire". The name Desiderius was borne by several early saints and in the 8th century by the last king of th...

Desideria is the feminine form of Desiderio, itself derived from Desiderius, a Late Roman name meaning "longing" or "desire" (from Latin desiderium). The name carries a sense of yearning or cherished wish, reflecting its...

Doria is a feminine given name of modern English coinage. It is possibly a feminine form of Dorian or an elaboration of Dora. As a name used in English-speaking countries, Doria has only marginal recognition and appears...

Dulce María is a Spanish compound given name combining Dulce and María. Its literal meaning is "Sweet Mary," though as a double name it is often chosen for its devotional tone, pairing the Marian name María with a Spanis...

Eleftheria is a Greek female given name, the feminine form of Eleftherios. The name derives from the ancient Greek word eleutheros, meaning "free," and has a rich history rooted in the concept of liberty. Etymology and H...

Eva María is a Spanish compound given name combining Eva and María. It follows the traditional Spanish practice of forming double names from two separate given names, often with religious or family significance.Eva is th...

Glória is the Portuguese and Hungarian form of Gloria, a name meaning "glory," derived from Portuguese and Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Maria da Glória and María de Gloria. The name was brought into prominence thro...

Gloria is a feminine given name used in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and other languages. It means "glory", derived from the Latin gloria meaning "immortal glory" or "fame, renown, praise, honor."EtymologyThe name...

Glykeria is a Greek feminine name derived from the ancient Greek adjective γλυκερός (glykeros), meaning "sweet". The name has deep roots in Greek culture, both as a traditional personal name and through its presence in E...

Gregoria is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian and Spanish, equivalent to the English name Gregory but in its feminine form. It derives from the Late Greek name Grēgorios (Γρηγόριος), which comes from the Gr...

Grigoria is a Greek feminine given name, the direct feminine form of Gregory. Its ultimate origin lies in the Late Greek name Gregorios (Γρηγόριος), derived from the word gregoros (γρήγορος) meaning "watchful" or "alert....

Hilaria is a feminine given name that originated as the female form of Hilarius, a Roman name rooted in the Latin word hilaris, meaning "cheerful" or "merry." The name ultimately stems from the Greek word ἱλαρός (hilaros...

Etymology Honoria is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Honorius, which derives from the Latin word honor meaning "honour, esteem, dignity." The name was used in medieval times and reflects the virtue of honor, a c...

Ilaria is an Italian feminine given name, the equivalent of Hilaria and Hilary in other languages. It derives from the Latin name Hilarius, which comes from hilaris meaning 'cheerful' — itself borrowed from Greek ἱλαρός...

Iria is a Galician and Portuguese name that is likely a form of Irene, which ultimately derives from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace." The name is associated with a 7th-century saint from Tomar, Portugal, who i...

Kamaria is a feminine given name derived from the Arabic word qamar meaning "moon". The name Kamaria is a variant or elaboration of the root name Qamar, which is directly Arabic for "moon". Cultural associations with the...

Liberia is a feminine given name of Medieval Latin origin. It is the feminine form of the Latin name Liberius, which is derived from the Latin word liber meaning "free".Etymology and HistoryThe root name Liberius was bor...

Liboria is an Italian feminine name, particularly found in Sicily, derived as the female form of Liborius. Liborius itself may be a variant of the late Latin name Liberius, which stems from Latin liber meaning "free." Th...

Macaria is the feminine form of the Spanish name Macario, which itself derives from the Latin name Macarius, ultimately from the Greek Μακάριος (Makarios), based on the Greek word μάκαρ (makar) meaning "blessed" or "happ...

María is the Spanish, Galician and Icelandic form of Maria, itself derived from the Hebrew Miryam. The meaning is uncertain; possibilities include “drop of the sea,” “rebelliousness,” or “wished-for child.” The name appe...

Maria is a feminine given name used in numerous languages, including Armenian, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Corsican, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, Frisian, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Occitan...

Mariarosaria is an Italian compound feminine given name, formed by combining Maria and Rosaria. The name is predominantly used in Italy and reflects a common onomastic tradition of merging two beloved Marian titles or na...

Maria Vittoria is an Italian compound given name, combining Maria and Vittoria. The name follows a traditional Italian pattern of forming double names, often in honor of the Virgin Mary (Maria) and referencing the Christ...

Moria is a feminine given name deriving from the Hebrew form of Moriah, a place name in the Old Testament. The Hebrew root, Moriya, possibly means “seen by Yahweh.” In Scripture, Moriah is the land where Abraham is comma...

Nektaria is a Greek feminine given name, derived as the female equivalent of the male name Nektarios. The name Nektarios itself comes from the Greek word νέκταρ (nektar), meaning "nectar" — the divine drink of the gods i...

Núria is a Catalan feminine name derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria ("Our Lady of Nuria"). The name refers to a Marian sanctuary in the Catalan Pyrenees, the Vall de Núria, where a revered...

Nuria is the standard Spanish spelling of the Catalan name Núria, derived from the Virgin of Núria, a Marian devotion linked to the Valley of Núria (Vall de Núria) in the Pyrenees of Catalonia. The name is especially pop...

Oria is the Italian form of Aurea, a Late Latin name derived from aureus, meaning "golden." The name carries connotations of brightness, value, and preciousness, much like the metal it references. As a feminine given nam...