Maria João

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Maria João is a combination of two common names in Portuguese and Spanish culture. Maria is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "bitterness" or "rebellion." João is the Portuguese and Spanish form of the name John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious."
Popularity
Maria João is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the world.

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Maria João Name meanings & History

Portuguese and Spanish. The name Maria João is a combination of two common names in Portuguese and Spanish culture. Maria is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "bitterness" or "rebellion." João is the Portuguese and Spanish form of the name John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious.". Combination of Maria and João. The name Maria João is commonly given to baby girls in Brazil, Portugal, and other Portuguese-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Maria João: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maria João:

M: Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative

A: Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Action

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

J: Journey,Jester,Joy,Journal,Justice,Judicial

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

Maria João is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Serious name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Maria João, including Maria João Pires, a classical pianist from Portugal, and Maria João Abreu, a Portuguese actress and singer.

Related Names to Maria João

Other popular names in Portugal that begin with Maria include Maria Clara, Maria Beatriz, and Maria Eduarda.

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