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===Sportspeople===
===Sportspeople===
====Basketball players====
* [[Maria Angélica]], Brazilian basketball player
* [[María Araújo]] (born 1997), Spanish basketball player
* [[María Asurmendi]] (born 1986), Spanish basketball player
* [[Maria Roza Boni]] (born 1986), Greek professional basketball player
* [[Maria Gakdeng]] (born 2003), American basketball player
* [[María Pilar Alonso]] (born 1968), Spanish basketball player
====Chess players====
* [[Maria Ager]], Austrian chess player
* [[Maria Albuleț]] (1932–2005), Romanian chess player
* [[María Berea de Montero]] (1914–1983), Argentine chess player
====Cyclists====
====Cyclists====
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* [[María Fernanda Zúñiga]] (born 1997), Chilean footballer
* [[María Fernanda Zúñiga]] (born 1997), Chilean footballer
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====Gymnasts====
==== Swimmers ====<!-- Partial list-->
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* [[Maria Albert]] (born 1985), Estonian swimmer
* [[María Añó]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Arrua]] (born 1999), Paraguayan swimmer
* [[María Jesús Alegre]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Astashkina]] (born 1999), Russian swimmer
* [[Maria Eduarda Alexandre]] (born 2007), Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Awori]] (born 1984), Kenyan swimmer
* [[Maria Laura Amorim]] (born 1932), Portuguese gymnast
* [[María Pia Ayora]] (born 1962), Peruvian swimmer
* [[Maria Apostolidi]] (born 1988), Greek artistic gymnast
* [[María Virginia Báez]] (born 1991), Paraguayan swimmer
* [[Maria Eduarda Arakaki]] (born 2003), Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Ballesteros]] (born 1956), Mexican swimmer
* [[Maria Bila]], Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Barrera Zapata]] (born 2001), Colombian Paralympic swimmer
* [[Maria Bondareva]] (born 1999), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[María Bertelloti]] (born 1980), Argentine swimmer
* [[Maria Paula Caminha]], Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Both]] (born 1941), Romanian swimmer
* [[Maria Ceplinschi]], Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[María Bramont-Arias]] (born 1999), Peruvian swimmer
* [[Maria Cocuzza]] (born 1973), Italian gymnast
* [[Maria Brunlehner]] (born 2000), Kenyan swimmer
* [[Maria Helena Cunha]] (born 1943), Portuguese gymnast
* [[Maria Bruno]] (born 1992), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Filatova]] (born 1961), Soviet gymnast
* [[Maria Bulakhova]] (born 1988), Russian swimmer
* [[María Flores-Wurmser]] (born 1971), Guatemalan gymnast
* [[María Carmen Collado]] (born 1983), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Georgatou]] (born 1984), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Corominas]] (born 1952), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Gorokhovskaya]] (1921–2001), Soviet gymnast
* [[María Far Núñez]] (born 1998), Panamanian swimmer
* [[Mária Hámos]] (1911–?), Hungarian gymnast
* [[Mária Frank]] (1943–1992), Hungarian swimmer
* [[Maria Holbură]] (born 2000), Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[María Fuster]] (born 1985), Spanish swimmer
* [[Mária Homolová]] (born 1987), Slovak artistic gymnast
* [[María Virginia Garrone]] (born 1978), Argentine swimmer
* [[Maria Kadobina]] (born 1997), Belarusian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Götze]] (born 1980), German Paralympic swimmer
* [[Maria Kakiou]] (born 1989), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Isabel Guerra]] (born 1955), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Kharenkova]] (born 1998), Russian-born Georgian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Guimarães]] (born 1958), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Kitkarska]] (born 1995), Bulgarian-born Canadian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Harutjunjan]] (born 1995), Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Koleva (rhythmic gymnast)]] (born 1977), Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Paula Heitmann]] (born 1999), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Kryuchkova]] (1988–2015), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[María Hung]] (born 1960), Venezuelan swimmer
* [[Maria Lazuk]] (born 1983), Belarusian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Huybrechts]] (1930–2023), Belgian swimmer
* [[Maria Minaeva]], Russian artistic gymnast
* [[María Juárez]] (born 1997), Spanish synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Neculiță]] (born 1974), Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Kameneva]] (born 1999), Russian swimmer
* [[Maria Olaru]] (born 1982), Romanian gymnast
* [[Maria Kardum]] (born 1968), Swedish swimmer
* [[Maria Pangalou]] (born 1979), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Lardizábal]] (born 1968), Honduran swimmer
* [[María Pardo (gymnast)]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Lenk]] (1915–2007), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Paseka]] (born 1995), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Mária Littomeritzky]] (1927–2017), Hungarian swimmer
* [[Maria Sansaridou]] (born 1977), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Clara Lobo]] (born 1998), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Savenkov]] (born 1988), Israeli rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Eduarda Miccuci]] (born 1995), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Sergeeva (gymnast)|Maria Sergeeva]] (born 2001), Russian individual rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Mock]] (born 1957), Puerto Rican swimmer
* [[Maria Smirnova (gymnast)|Maria Smirnova]], Azerbaijani artistic gymnast
* [[María Paz Monserrat]], Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Stolbova]] (born 1984), Russian group rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Oeyen]] (1930–2018), Belgian swimmer
* [[Maria Titova]] (born 1997), Russian rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Olay]] (born 1978), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Tolkacheva]] (born 1997), Russian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Östling]] (born 1978), Swedish swimmer
* [[Mária Tressel]] (born 1946), Hungarian gymnast
* [[Maria Cristina Pacifici]] (born 1945), Italian swimmer
* [[Mária Zalai-Kövi]] (1924–2013), Hungarian gymnast
* [[Maria Pallas]], Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Zasypkina]] (born 1985), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Papadopoulou]] (born 1980), Cypriot swimmer
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* [[María París]] (born 1961), Costa Rican swimmer
==== Swimmers ====<!-- Partial list-->
* [[María Peláez]] (born 1977), Spanish swimmer
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* [[Maria Poiani Panigati]] (born 1982), Italian Paralympic swimmer
* [[Maria Albert]] (born 1985), Estonian swimmer
* [[María Procopio]] (born 1951), Argentine swimmer
* [[Maria Arrua]] (born 1999), Paraguayan swimmer
* [[María Carmen Riu Pascual]] (born 1951), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Astashkina]] (born 1999), Russian swimmer
* [[Maria Romanjuk]] (born 1996), Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Awori]] (born 1984), Kenyan swimmer
* [[Maria Schutzmeier]] (born 1999), Nicaraguan swimmer
* [[María Pia Ayora]] (born 1962), Peruvian swimmer
* [[Maria Shurochkina]] (born 1995), Russian synchronized swimmer
* [[María Virginia Báez]] (born 1991), Paraguayan swimmer
* [[Maria Strumolo]] (born 1949), Italian swimmer
* [[María Ballesteros]] (born 1956), Mexican swimmer
* [[Maria Temnikova]] (born 1995), Russian swimmer
* [[María Barrera Zapata]] (born 2001), Colombian Paralympic swimmer
* [[Maria Tregubova]] (born 1984), Moldovan swimmer
* [[María Bertelloti]] (born 1980), Argentine swimmer
* [[Maria Ugolkova]] (born 1989), Swiss swimmer
* [[Maria Both]] (born 1941), Romanian swimmer
* [[María Urbina]] (born 1968), Mexican swimmer
* [[María Bramont-Arias]] (born 1999), Peruvian swimmer
* [[Maria Van Den Brand]] (born 1924), Belgian swimmer
* [[Maria Brunlehner]] (born 2000), Kenyan swimmer
* [[Maria Vierdag]] (1905–2005), Dutch swimmer
* [[Maria Bruno]] (born 1992), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[María Vilas]] (born 1996), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Bulakhova]] (born 1988), Russian swimmer
==== Runners==== <!-- Partial list-->
* [[María Carmen Collado]] (born 1983), Spanish swimmer
* [[María Abel]] (born 1974), Spanish long-distance runner
* [[María Corominas]] (born 1952), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Ahm]] (born 1998), Danish long-distance runner
* [[María Far Núñez]] (born 1998), Panamanian swimmer
* [[Maria Akraka]] (born 1966), Swedish middle-distance runner
* [[Mária Frank]] (1943–1992), Hungarian swimmer
* [[María del Carmen Cárdenas]] (born 1959), Mexican long-distance runner
* [[María Fuster]] (born 1985), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Chiara Cascavilla]] (born 1995), Italian long-distance runner
* [[María Virginia Garrone]] (born 1978), Argentine swimmer
* [[Maria Cioncan]] (1977–2007), Romanian middle-distance runner
* [[Maria Götze]] (born 1980), German Paralympic swimmer
* [[Maria Curatolo]] (born 1963), Italian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Isabel Guerra]] (born 1955), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Cristina Grosu-Mazilu]] (born 1976), Romanian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Guimarães]] (born 1958), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Guida]] (born 1966), Italian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Harutjunjan]] (born 1995), Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Larsson (athlete)]] (born 1994), Swedish steeplechase runner
* [[Maria Paula Heitmann]] (born 1999), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria McCambridge]] (born 1975), Irish long-distance runner
* [[María Hung]] (born 1960), Venezuelan swimmer
* [[Maria Mutola]] (born 1972), Mozambican middle-distance runner
* [[Maria Huybrechts]] (1930–2023), Belgian swimmer
* [[María Peralta]] (born 1977), Argentine runner
* [[María Juárez]] (born 1997), Spanish synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Polyzou]] (born 1968), Greek long-distance runner
* [[Maria Kameneva]] (born 1999), Russian swimmer
* [[María Cristina Petite]] (born 1972), Spanish long-distance runner
* [[Maria Kardum]] (born 1968), Swedish swimmer
* [[María Portillo]] (born 1972), Peruvian marathon runner
* [[María Lardizábal]] (born 1968), Honduran swimmer
* [[Maria Protopappa]] (born 1973), Greek long-distance runner
* [[Maria Lenk]] (1915–2007), Brazilian swimmer
* [[Maria Radu]] (born 1959), Romanian long-distance runner
* [[Mária Littomeritzky]] (1927–2017), Hungarian swimmer
* [[María Lorena Ramírez]] (born 1995), Mexican long-distance runner
* [[Maria Clara Lobo]] (born 1998), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Rebelo]] (born 1956), French long-distance runner
* [[Maria Eduarda Miccuci]] (born 1995), Brazilian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Ritter]] (born 1957), Liechtenstein middle-distance runner
* [[María Mock]] (born 1957), Puerto Rican swimmer
* [[Maria Rodrigues]] (born 1971), Brazilian long-distance runner
* [[María Paz Monserrat]], Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Oeyen]] (1930–2018), Belgian swimmer
* [[María Olay]] (born 1978), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Östling]] (born 1978), Swedish swimmer
* [[Maria Cristina Pacifici]] (born 1945), Italian swimmer
* [[Maria Pallas]], Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Papadopoulou]] (born 1980), Cypriot swimmer
* [[María París]] (born 1961), Costa Rican swimmer
* [[María Peláez]] (born 1977), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Poiani Panigati]] (born 1982), Italian Paralympic swimmer
* [[María Procopio]] (born 1951), Argentine swimmer
* [[María Carmen Riu Pascual]] (born 1951), Spanish swimmer
* [[Maria Romanjuk]] (born 1996), Estonian swimmer
* [[Maria Schutzmeier]] (born 1999), Nicaraguan swimmer
* [[Maria Shurochkina]] (born 1995), Russian synchronized swimmer
* [[Maria Strumolo]] (born 1949), Italian swimmer
* [[Maria Temnikova]] (born 1995), Russian swimmer
* [[Maria Tregubova]] (born 1984), Moldovan swimmer
* [[Maria Ugolkova]] (born 1989), Swiss swimmer
* [[María Urbina]] (born 1968), Mexican swimmer
* [[Maria Van Den Brand]] (born 1924), Belgian swimmer
* [[Maria Vierdag]] (1905–2005), Dutch swimmer
* [[María Vilas]] (born 1996), Spanish swimmer
==== Runners==== <!-- Partial list-->
* [[María Abel]] (born 1974), Spanish long-distance runner
* [[Maria Ahm]] (born 1998), Danish long-distance runner
* [[Maria Akraka]] (born 1966), Swedish middle-distance runner
* [[María del Carmen Cárdenas]] (born 1959), Mexican long-distance runner
* [[Maria Chiara Cascavilla]] (born 1995), Italian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Cioncan]] (1977–2007), Romanian middle-distance runner
* [[Maria Curatolo]] (born 1963), Italian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Cristina Grosu-Mazilu]] (born 1976), Romanian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Guida]] (born 1966), Italian long-distance runner
* [[Maria Larsson (athlete)]] (born 1994), Swedish steeplechase runner
* [[Maria McCambridge]] (born 1975), Irish long-distance runner
* [[Maria Mutola]] (born 1972), Mozambican middle-distance runner
* [[María Peralta]] (born 1977), Argentine runner
* [[Maria Polyzou]] (born 1968), Greek long-distance runner
* [[María Cristina Petite]] (born 1972), Spanish long-distance runner
* [[María Portillo]] (born 1972), Peruvian marathon runner
* [[Maria Protopappa]] (born 1973), Greek long-distance runner
* [[Maria Radu]] (born 1959), Romanian long-distance runner
* [[María Lorena Ramírez]] (born 1995), Mexican long-distance runner
* [[Maria Rebelo]] (born 1956), French long-distance runner
* [[Maria Ritter]] (born 1957), Liechtenstein middle-distance runner
* [[Maria Rodrigues]] (born 1971), Brazilian long-distance runner
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====Skaters====
* [[Maria Anikanova]] (1916–2005), Soviet speed skater
* [[Maria Artemieva]] (born 1993), Russian figure skater
* [[Maria Sotskova]] (born 2000), Russian figure skater
 
====Skiers====
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* [[Maria Bedareva]] (born 1992), Russian alpine skier
* [[Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska]] (1936–2020), Polish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Constantin (skier)]], Romanian alpine skier
* [[Maria Gąsienica Daniel-Szatkowska]] (1936–2016), Polish alpine skier
* [[Maria Despas]] (born 1967), Australian freestyle skier
* [[Maria Epple]] (born 1959), German alpine skier
* [[Maria Gerboth]] (born 2002), German Nordic combined skier and ski jumper
* [[Maria Gusakova]] (1931–2022), Soviet cross-country skier
* [[Maria Höfl-Riesch]] (born 1984), German alpine skier
* [[Maria Holaus]] (born 1983), Austrian alpine skier
* [[Maria Kirkova]] (born 1986), Bulgarian alpine skier
* [[Maria Kowalska]] (born 1929), Polish alpine skier
* [[Maria Maricich]] (born 1961), American alpine skier
* [[Maria Ntanou]] (born 1990), Greek cross-country skier
* [[Maria Nysted Grønvoll]] (born 1985), Norwegian cross-country skier
* [[Maria Pietilä Holmner]] (born 1986), Swedish alpine skier
* [[Maria Rautio]] (born 1957), Swedish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Rydqvist]] (born 1983), Swedish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Roberta Schranz]], Italian alpine skier
* [[María Cristina Schweizer]] (1940–1994), Argentine alpine skier
* [[Maria Shkanova]] (born 1989), Belarusian alpine skier
* [[María Belén Simari Birkner]] (born 1982), Argentine alpine skier
* [[Mária Tarnai]] (born 1941), Hungarian cross-country skier
* [[Maria Theurl]] (born 1966), Austrian cross-country skier
* [[Maria Trebunia]] (born 1956), Polish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Walliser]] (born 1963), Swiss alpine skier
* [[Maria Zaruc]] (born 1977), Romanian alpine skier
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====Sprinters====
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* [[Maria Alfero]] (1922–2001), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Laura Almirão]] (born 1977), Brazilian sprinter
* [[Maria Apollonio]] (1919–1990), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Arndt]] (1929–2000), Polish sprinter
* [[Mária Bácskai]] (born 1938), Hungarian sprinter
* [[Maria Belibasaki]] (born 1991), Greek sprinter
* [[Maria Benedicta Chigbolu]] (born 1989), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Gatou]] (born 1989), Greek sprinter
* [[María Alejandra Idrobo]] (born 1988), Colombian sprinter
* [[Maria Ikelap]] (born 1987), Micronesian sprinter
* [[Maria Itkina]] (1932–2020), Soviet sprinter
* [[Maria Karastamati]] (born 1984), Greek sprinter
* [[Mária Kiss]] (born 1949), Hungarian sprinter
* [[Maria Kusion-Bibro]] (1936–1996), Polish sprinter
* [[María Fernanda Mackenna]] (born 1986), Chilean sprinter
* [[Maria Oberbreyer]] (born 1921), Austrian sprinter
* [[Maria Rus]] (born 1983), Romanian sprinter
* [[Maria Samungi]] (born 1950), Romanian sprinter
* [[Maria Sander]] (1924–1999), German sprinter
* [[Maria Enrica Spacca]] (born 1986), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Sykora]] (born 1946), Austrian sprinter
* [[Maria Tsoni]] (born 1963), Greek sprinter
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====Tennis players====
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* [[Maria Abramović]] (born 1987), Croatian tennis player
* [[Maria Alexandru]] (born 1939), Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Francesca Bentivoglio]] (born 1977), Italian tennis player
* [[Maria Bogoslov]] (born 1970), Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Bondarenko]], Russian tennis player
* [[Maria-Cristina Borba-Dias]], Brazilian tennis player
* [[Maria Bueno]] (1939–2018), Brazilian tennis player
* [[María Cabrera]] (born 1972), Ecuadorian table tennis player
* [[María Lourdes Carlé]] (born 2000), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Ekstrand]] (born 1970), Swedish tennis player
* [[Mária Fazekas]] (born 1975), Hungarian table tennis player
* [[Maria Catrinel Folea]], Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Inês Fonte]] (born 2002), Portuguese tennis player
* [[María Virginia Francesa]] (born 1974), Venezuelan tennis player
* [[Maria Geznenge]] (born 1977), Bulgarian tennis player
* [[Maria Goloviznina]] (born 1979), Russian tennis player
* [[María Eugenia Guzmán]] (1945–1996), Ecuadorian tennis player
* [[María Irigoyen]] (born 1987), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Jespersen]] (born 1991), Danish tennis player
* [[Maria Kirilenko]] (born 1987), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Kondratieva]] (born 1982), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Kononova]], Russian tennis player
* [[María Fernanda Landa]] (born 1975), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Lindström]] (born 1963), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Marfutina]] (born 1997), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Mateas]] (born 1999), American tennis player
* [[Mária Mednyánszky]] (1901–1978), Hungarian table tennis player
* [[Maria Mokh]], Russian tennis player
* [[María Fernanda Navarro Oliva]], Mexican tennis player
* [[Maria Patrascu]] (born 1997), Romanian-born Canadian tennis player
* [[Maria Pavlidou]] (born 1978), Greek tennis player
* [[Maria Penkova]] (born 1984), Bulgarian tennis player
* [[Maria Sara Popa]], Romanian tennis player
* [[María Portillo Ramírez]] (born 1999), Mexican tennis player
* [[Maria Chiara Ramorino]] (born 1931), Italian orienteer and tennis player
* [[María Luciana Reynares]] (born 1976), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Sakkari]] (born 1995), Greek professional tennis player
* [[María Emilia Salerni]] (born 1983), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Sharapova]] (born 1987), Russian professional tennis player
* [[Maria Strandlund]] (born 1969), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Timofeeva]] (born 2003), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Giustina Turcotti]], 18th-century Italian opera singer
* [[María Turgenova]] (1900–1972), Spanish actress, singer and vedette
* [[María Vento-Kabchi]] (born 1974), Venezuelan tennis player
* [[Maria Wolfbrandt]] (born 1979), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Paola Zavagli]] (born 1977), Italian tennis player
* [[Maria Zharkova]] (born 1988), Russian tennis player
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====Sprinters====
===Volleyball players===
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* [[Maria Elisa Antonelli]] (born 1984), Brazilian beach volleyball player
* [[Maria Alfero]] (1922–2001), Italian sprinter
* [[María Ostolaza]] (born 1953), Peruvian volleyball player
* [[Maria Laura Almirão]] (born 1977), Brazilian sprinter
* [[Maria Apollonio]] (1919–1990), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Arndt]] (1929–2000), Polish sprinter
* [[Mária Bácskai]] (born 1938), Hungarian sprinter
* [[Maria Belibasaki]] (born 1991), Greek sprinter
* [[Maria Benedicta Chigbolu]] (born 1989), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Gatou]] (born 1989), Greek sprinter
* [[María Alejandra Idrobo]] (born 1988), Colombian sprinter
* [[Maria Ikelap]] (born 1987), Micronesian sprinter
* [[Maria Itkina]] (1932–2020), Soviet sprinter
* [[Maria Karastamati]] (born 1984), Greek sprinter
* [[Mária Kiss]] (born 1949), Hungarian sprinter
* [[Maria Kusion-Bibro]] (1936–1996), Polish sprinter
* [[María Fernanda Mackenna]] (born 1986), Chilean sprinter
* [[Maria Oberbreyer]] (born 1921), Austrian sprinter
* [[Maria Rus]] (born 1983), Romanian sprinter
* [[Maria Samungi]] (born 1950), Romanian sprinter
* [[Maria Sander]] (1924–1999), German sprinter
* [[Maria Enrica Spacca]] (born 1986), Italian sprinter
* [[Maria Sykora]] (born 1946), Austrian sprinter
* [[Maria Tsoni]] (born 1963), Greek sprinter
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====Tennis players====
{{Div col}}
* [[Maria Abramović]] (born 1987), Croatian tennis player
* [[Maria Alexandru]] (born 1939), Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Francesca Bentivoglio]] (born 1977), Italian tennis player
* [[Maria Bogoslov]] (born 1970), Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Bondarenko]], Russian tennis player
* [[Maria-Cristina Borba-Dias]], Brazilian tennis player
* [[Maria Bueno]] (1939–2018), Brazilian tennis player
* [[María Cabrera]] (born 1972), Ecuadorian table tennis player
* [[María Lourdes Carlé]] (born 2000), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Ekstrand]] (born 1970), Swedish tennis player
* [[Mária Fazekas]] (born 1975), Hungarian table tennis player
* [[Maria Catrinel Folea]], Romanian table tennis player
* [[Maria Inês Fonte]] (born 2002), Portuguese tennis player
* [[María Virginia Francesa]] (born 1974), Venezuelan tennis player
* [[Maria Geznenge]] (born 1977), Bulgarian tennis player
* [[Maria Goloviznina]] (born 1979), Russian tennis player
* [[María Eugenia Guzmán]] (1945–1996), Ecuadorian tennis player
* [[María Irigoyen]] (born 1987), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Jespersen]] (born 1991), Danish tennis player
* [[Maria Kirilenko]] (born 1987), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Kondratieva]] (born 1982), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Kononova]], Russian tennis player
* [[María Fernanda Landa]] (born 1975), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Lindström]] (born 1963), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Marfutina]] (born 1997), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Mateas]] (born 1999), American tennis player
* [[Mária Mednyánszky]] (1901–1978), Hungarian table tennis player
* [[Maria Mokh]], Russian tennis player
* [[María Fernanda Navarro Oliva]], Mexican tennis player
* [[Maria Patrascu]] (born 1997), Romanian-born Canadian tennis player
* [[Maria Pavlidou]] (born 1978), Greek tennis player
* [[Maria Penkova]] (born 1984), Bulgarian tennis player
* [[Maria Sara Popa]], Romanian tennis player
* [[María Portillo Ramírez]] (born 1999), Mexican tennis player
* [[Maria Chiara Ramorino]] (born 1931), Italian orienteer and tennis player
* [[María Luciana Reynares]] (born 1976), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Sakkari]] (born 1995), Greek professional tennis player
* [[María Emilia Salerni]] (born 1983), Argentine tennis player
* [[Maria Sharapova]] (born 1987), Russian professional tennis player
* [[Maria Strandlund]] (born 1969), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Timofeeva]] (born 2003), Russian tennis player
* [[Maria Giustina Turcotti]], 18th-century Italian opera singer
* [[María Turgenova]] (1900–1972), Spanish actress, singer and vedette
* [[María Vento-Kabchi]] (born 1974), Venezuelan tennis player
* [[Maria Wolfbrandt]] (born 1979), Swedish tennis player
* [[Maria Paola Zavagli]] (born 1977), Italian tennis player
* [[Maria Zharkova]] (born 1988), Russian tennis player
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==== Other sportspeople ====<!-- Partial list-->
==== Other sportspeople ====<!-- Partial list-->
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* [[María Acosta]] (born 1991), Venezuelan freestyle wrestler
* [[María Acosta]] (born 1991), Venezuelan freestyle wrestler
* [[Maria Ager]], Austrian chess player
* [[Maria Albuleț]] (1932–2005), Romanian chess player
* [[María Jesús Alegre]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Eduarda Alexandre]] (born 2007), Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Barbara Amaro]] (born 1986), Brazilian water polo player
* [[Maria Barbara Amaro]] (born 1986), Brazilian water polo player
* [[Maria Laura Amorim]] (born 1932), Portuguese gymnast
* [[Maria Andrade]] (born 1993), Cape Verdean taekwondo athlete
* [[Maria Andrade]] (born 1993), Cape Verdean taekwondo athlete
* [[Maria Andrejczyk]] (born 1996), Polish javelin thrower
* [[Maria Andrejczyk]] (born 1996), Polish javelin thrower
* [[Maria Angélica]], Brazilian basketball player
* [[Maria Anikanova]] (1916–2005), Soviet speed skater
* [[Maria Elisa Antonelli]] (born 1984), Brazilian beach volleyball player
* [[Maria Apostolidi]] (born 1988), Greek artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Eduarda Arakaki]] (born 2003), Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Araújo]] (born 1997), Spanish basketball player
* [[María Arceo]], Cuban softball player
* [[María Arceo]], Cuban softball player
* [[Maria Areosa]] (born 1984), Portuguese triathlete
* [[Maria Areosa]] (born 1984), Portuguese triathlete
* [[Maria Artemieva]] (born 1993), Russian figure skater
* [[Maria Astrologes]] (born 1951), American professional golfer
* [[Maria Astrologes]] (born 1951), American professional golfer
* [[María Asurmendi]] (born 1986), Spanish basketball player
* [[Maria Antonietta Avanzo]] (1889–1977), Italian racetrack driver
* [[Maria Antonietta Avanzo]] (1889–1977), Italian racetrack driver
* [[Maria Angelica Ayala]] (born 1964), Filipina dressage rider
* [[Maria Angelica Ayala]] (born 1964), Filipina dressage rider
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* [[Maria Bersneva]], Russian water polo player
* [[Maria Bersneva]], Russian water polo player
* [[Maria Bertilsköld]], Swedish professional golfer
* [[Maria Bertilsköld]], Swedish professional golfer
* [[Maria Roza Boni]] (born 1986), Greek professional basketball player
* [[María Castelli]] (born 1972), Argentine field hockey player
* [[María Castelli]] (born 1972), Argentine field hockey player
* [[María Berea de Montero]] (1914–1983), Argentine chess player
* [[Mária Eduardo]] (born 1973), Angolan handball player
* [[Mária Eduardo]] (born 1973), Angolan handball player
* [[María José Alcalá]] (born 1971), Mexican diver
* [[María José Alcalá]] (born 1971), Mexican diver
* [[María Nieto]] (born 1999), Spanish karateka
* [[María Nieto]] (born 1999), Spanish karateka
* [[María Ostolaza]] (born 1953), Peruvian volleyball player
* [[Maria Pangalou]] (born 1979), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Parra]], Spanish professional golfer
* [[María Parra]], Spanish professional golfer
* [[María Pilar Alonso]] (born 1968), Spanish basketball player
* [[María Romagosa]] (born 1985), Spanish field hockey player
* [[María Romagosa]] (born 1985), Spanish field hockey player
* [[María Cecilia Román]] (born 1983), Argentine boxer
* [[María Cecilia Román]] (born 1983), Argentine boxer
* [[María Romano]] (born 1931), Argentine fencer
* [[María Romano]] (born 1931), Argentine fencer
* [[María Cristina Schweizer]] (1940–1994), Argentine alpine skier
* [[Maria Schylander]] (born 1973), Swedish biathlete
* [[Maria Schylander]] (born 1973), Swedish biathlete
* [[María Soto]] (born 1978), Venezuelan softball player
* [[María Soto]] (born 1978), Venezuelan softball player
* [[Maria Sotskova]] (born 2000), Russian figure skater
* [[Maria Sołtan]] (1921–2001), Polish fencer
* [[Maria Sołtan]] (1921–2001), Polish fencer
* [[Maria Suelen Altheman]] (born 1988), Brazilian judoka
* [[Maria Suelen Altheman]] (born 1988), Brazilian judoka
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* [[María Conchita Alonso]] (born 1957), American singer/songwriter and actress
* [[María Conchita Alonso]] (born 1957), American singer/songwriter and actress
* [[Maria Ajzensztadt]] (1923–1942), Polish singer
* [[Maria Ajzensztadt]] (1923–1942), Polish singer
* [[Maria Andersson]] (born 1981), Swedish singer, songwriter and guitarist
* [[Maria Aragon]] (born 2000), Canadian singer of Filipino descent
* [[Maria Aragon]] (born 2000), Canadian singer of Filipino descent
* [[Maria Arkhipova]] (born 1983), Russian heavy metal vocalist
* [[Maria Arkhipova]] (born 1983), Russian heavy metal vocalist
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* [[Maria Àngels Anglada]] (1920–1999), Spanish poet and novelist
* [[Maria Àngels Anglada]] (1920–1999), Spanish poet and novelist
* [[Maria Annus]] (born 1979), Estonian actress
* [[Maria Annus]] (born 1979), Estonian actress
* [[María Añó]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Antonescu]] (1892–1964), Romanian socialite and philanthropist
* [[Maria Antonescu]] (1892–1964), Romanian socialite and philanthropist
* [[Maria Antoniou]] (born 1964), Swedish actress
* [[Maria Antoniou]] (born 1964), Swedish actress
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* [[Maria Beatty]], Venezuelan filmmaker
* [[Maria Beatty]], Venezuelan filmmaker
* [[Maria Becker]], German actress and director
* [[Maria Becker]], German actress and director
* [[Maria Bedareva]] (born 1992), Russian alpine skier
* [[Maria Beig]] (1920–2018), German author
* [[Maria Beig]] (1920–2018), German author
* [[María Fernanda Beigel]] (born 1970), Argentine sociologist
* [[María Fernanda Beigel]] (born 1970), Argentine sociologist
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* [[Maria Luísa Betioli]] (born 1948), Brazilian high jumper
* [[Maria Luísa Betioli]] (born 1948), Brazilian high jumper
* [[Mária Bieliková]] (born 1966), Slovak computer scientist
* [[Mária Bieliková]] (born 1966), Slovak computer scientist
* [[Maria Bila]], Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Biljan-Bilger]], Austrian ceramicist, sculptor and textile artist
* [[Maria Biljan-Bilger]], Austrian ceramicist, sculptor and textile artist
* [[Maria Bird]] (1891–1979), British television producer
* [[Maria Bird]] (1891–1979), British television producer
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* [[Maria Boldor]] (born 1996), Romanian fencer
* [[Maria Boldor]] (born 1996), Romanian fencer
* [[Maria Bolognesi]] (1924–1980), Italian mystic
* [[Maria Bolognesi]] (1924–1980), Italian mystic
* [[Maria Bondareva]] (born 1999), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[María Luisa Bonet]], Spanish computer scientist
* [[María Luisa Bonet]], Spanish computer scientist
* [[Maria Bonghi Jovino]], Italian archaeologist
* [[Maria Bonghi Jovino]], Italian archaeologist
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* [[Maria Elizabeth Budden]] (c. 1780–1832), English novelist and children's writer
* [[Maria Elizabeth Budden]] (c. 1780–1832), English novelist and children's writer
* [[Maria Bujakowa]] (1901–1985), Polish sculptor
* [[Maria Bujakowa]] (1901–1985), Polish sculptor
* [[Maria Gąsienica Bukowa-Kowalska]] (1936–2020), Polish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Bulanova]] (born 1998), Russian ten-pin bowler
* [[Maria Bulanova]] (born 1998), Russian ten-pin bowler
* [[Maria Bulanova (ballet dancer)|Maria Bulanova]] (born 2001), Russian ballet dancer
* [[Maria Bulanova (ballet dancer)|Maria Bulanova]] (born 2001), Russian ballet dancer
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* [[María Enriqueta Camarillo]] (1872–1968), Mexican poet-novelist, short story writer and translator
* [[María Enriqueta Camarillo]] (1872–1968), Mexican poet-novelist, short story writer and translator
* [[María Cambrils]] (1878–1939), Spanish writer and feminist
* [[María Cambrils]] (1878–1939), Spanish writer and feminist
* [[Maria Paula Caminha]], Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Campbell]] (born 1940), Métis author, playwright, broadcaster, filmmaker and elder
* [[Maria Campbell]] (born 1940), Métis author, playwright, broadcaster, filmmaker and elder
* [[Maria Cancian]], American economist and university administrator
* [[Maria Cancian]], American economist and university administrator
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* [[Maria Cengia Sambo]], Italian lichenologist and botanist
* [[Maria Cengia Sambo]], Italian lichenologist and botanist
* [[Maria Centracchio]] (born 1994), Italian judoka
* [[Maria Centracchio]] (born 1994), Italian judoka
* [[Maria Ceplinschi]], Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[María Sanjuana Cerda Franco]] (born 1951), Mexican politician
* [[María Sanjuana Cerda Franco]] (born 1951), Mexican politician
* [[Maria Ceres Doyo]], Filipino journalist and activist
* [[Maria Ceres Doyo]], Filipino journalist and activist
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* [[Maria Cervania]], American politician from North Carolina
* [[Maria Cervania]], American politician from North Carolina
* [[María Cervera]] (1956–2018), Peruvian volleyball player
* [[María Cervera]] (1956–2018), Peruvian volleyball player
* [[Maria Cetys]] (1914–1944), Polish member of the [[Home Army]]
* [[María Chacón]] (born 1991), Mexican actress
* [[María Chacón]] (born 1991), Mexican actress
* [[Maria A. Chalon]] (1800–1867), British painter
* [[Maria A. Chalon]] (1800–1867), British painter
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* [[Maria Giovanna Clementi]] (1692–1761), Italian artist
* [[Maria Giovanna Clementi]] (1692–1761), Italian artist
* [[Maria Coburn]] (born 2001), American diver
* [[Maria Coburn]] (born 2001), American diver
* [[Maria Colby]], English suffragist
* [[Maria Cocchetti]] (born 1966), Italian athletics competitor
* [[Maria Cocchetti]] (born 1966), Italian athletics competitor
* [[Maria Rosa Coccia]] (1759–1833), Italian harpsichordist and composer
* [[Maria Rosa Coccia]] (1759–1833), Italian harpsichordist and composer
* [[Maria Cocuzza]] (born 1973), Italian gymnast
* [[Maria Coleman]] (born 1969), Irish sailor
* [[Maria Coleman]] (born 1969), Irish sailor
* [[Maria Consolata Collino]] (born 1947), Italian fencer
* [[Maria Consolata Collino]] (born 1947), Italian fencer
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* [[Maria-Joëlle Conjungo]] (born 1975), Central African Republic hurdler
* [[Maria-Joëlle Conjungo]] (born 1975), Central African Republic hurdler
* [[Maria Constantin]] (born 1991), Romanian bobsledder
* [[Maria Constantin]] (born 1991), Romanian bobsledder
* [[Maria Constantin (skier)]], Romanian alpine skier
* [[María Contreras]] (born 1998), Guatemalan footballer
* [[María Contreras]] (born 1998), Guatemalan footballer
* [[Maria Contreras-Sweet]] (born 1955), American politician
* [[Maria Contreras-Sweet]] (born 1955), American politician
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* [[Maria Cumani Quasimodo]] (1908–1995), Italian actress and dancer
* [[Maria Cumani Quasimodo]] (1908–1995), Italian actress and dancer
* [[Maria Susanna Cummins]] (1827–1866), American novelist
* [[Maria Susanna Cummins]] (1827–1866), American novelist
* [[Maria Helena Cunha]] (born 1943), Portuguese gymnast
* [[Maria Eugénia Cunhal]], Portuguese writer, feminist and communist
* [[Maria Eugénia Cunhal]], Portuguese writer, feminist and communist
* [[Maria Cunitz]] (1610–1664), German astronomer
* [[Maria Cunitz]] (1610–1664), German astronomer
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* [[María Dalmazzo]] (born 1983), Colombian actress
* [[María Dalmazzo]] (born 1983), Colombian actress
* [[Maria Dancheva]] (born 1995), Bulgarian volleyball player
* [[Maria Dancheva]] (born 1995), Bulgarian volleyball player
* [[Maria Gąsienica Daniel-Szatkowska]] (1936–2016), Polish alpine skier
* [[Maria Danielsson]] (born 1981), Swedish snowboarder
* [[Maria Danielsson]] (born 1981), Swedish snowboarder
* [[Maria Danilova]] (1793–1810), Russian ballet dancer
* [[Maria Danilova]] (1793–1810), Russian ballet dancer
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* [[Maria Deroche]] (1938–2023), French architect
* [[Maria Deroche]] (1938–2023), French architect
* [[Maria Micaela Desmaisieres]] (1809–1865), Spanish Roman Catholic professed religious
* [[Maria Micaela Desmaisieres]] (1809–1865), Spanish Roman Catholic professed religious
* [[Maria Despas]] (born 1967), Australian freestyle skier
* [[Maria Devigili]], Italian musical artist
* [[Maria Devigili]], Italian musical artist
* [[Maria Oakey Dewing]] (1845–1927), American painter
* [[Maria Oakey Dewing]] (1845–1927), American painter
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* [[Maria Emo]] (born 1936), Austrian actress
* [[Maria Emo]] (born 1936), Austrian actress
* [[Maria Aida Episcopo]] (born 1963), Italian politician
* [[Maria Aida Episcopo]] (born 1963), Italian politician
* [[Maria Epple]] (born 1959), German alpine skier
* [[Mária Érdi]] (born 1998), Hungarian sailor
* [[Mária Érdi]] (born 1998), Hungarian sailor
* [[Maria Erhart]] (1944–2011), Austrian bridge player
* [[Maria Erhart]] (1944–2011), Austrian bridge player
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* [[Maria Fidecaro]] (1930–2023), Italian physicist
* [[Maria Fidecaro]] (1930–2023), Italian physicist
* [[Maria Magnólia Figueiredo]] (born 1963), Brazilian athlete
* [[Maria Magnólia Figueiredo]] (born 1963), Brazilian athlete
* [[Maria Filatova]] (born 1961), Soviet gymnast
* [[Maria Filippov]] (born 1973), Bulgarian ice dancer
* [[Maria Filippov]] (born 1973), Bulgarian ice dancer
* [[Maria Filotti]] (1883–1956), Romanian actress
* [[Maria Filotti]] (1883–1956), Romanian actress
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* [[Maria Flor]] (born 1983), Brazilian actress
* [[Maria Flor]] (born 1983), Brazilian actress
* [[Maria Flores]], Ibizan abolitionist
* [[Maria Flores]], Ibizan abolitionist
* [[María Flores-Wurmser]] (born 1971), Guatemalan gymnast
* [[María Cecilia Floriddia]] (born 1980), Argentinian weightlifter
* [[María Cecilia Floriddia]] (born 1980), Argentinian weightlifter
* [[Maria Floro]], American economics professor
* [[Maria Floro]], American economics professor
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* [[María Noel Genovese]] (born 1943), Uruguayan former model, beauty pageant titleholder and actress
* [[María Noel Genovese]] (born 1943), Uruguayan former model, beauty pageant titleholder and actress
* [[Maria Anna von Genzinger]] (1754–1793), Viennese musician
* [[Maria Anna von Genzinger]] (1754–1793), Viennese musician
* [[Maria Georgatou]] (born 1984), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria George]] (born 1965), New Zealand footballer
* [[Maria George]] (born 1965), New Zealand footballer
* [[Maria Gerboth]] (born 2002), German Nordic combined skier and ski jumper
* [[Maria Gerhart]] (1890–1975), Austrian operatic soprano
* [[Maria Gerhart]] (1890–1975), Austrian operatic soprano
* [[Maria Gervais]], U.S. Army general
* [[Maria Gervais]], U.S. Army general
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* [[Maria Gordina]] (born 1968), Russian-American mathematician
* [[Maria Gordina]] (born 1968), Russian-American mathematician
* [[Maria Gordon]] (1864–1939), Scottish geologist, paleontologist and politician
* [[Maria Gordon]] (1864–1939), Scottish geologist, paleontologist and politician
* [[Maria Gorokhovskaya]] (1921–2001), Soviet gymnast
* [[Maria Johanna Görtz]] (1783–1853), Swedish artist
* [[Maria Johanna Görtz]] (1783–1853), Swedish artist
* [[Maria Gorzechowska]] (1883–1961), Polish teacher, librarian and social activist
* [[Maria Gorzechowska]] (1883–1961), Polish teacher, librarian and social activist
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* [[Maria Gurova]] (born 1989), Russian freestyle wrestler
* [[Maria Gurova]] (born 1989), Russian freestyle wrestler
* [[Maria Gurowska]] (1915–1998), Polish judge
* [[Maria Gurowska]] (1915–1998), Polish judge
* [[Maria Gusakova]] (1931–2022), Soviet cross-country skier
* [[Maria Gushchina]], Russian sport shooter
* [[Maria Gushchina]], Russian sport shooter
* [[Maria Guyomar de Pinha]] (1664–1728), Siamese cook
* [[Maria Guyomar de Pinha]] (1664–1728), Siamese cook
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* [[Maria Hall-Brown]], American television producer and journalist
* [[Maria Hall-Brown]], American television producer and journalist
* [[Maria Halych]] (1901–1974), Ukrainian writer
* [[Maria Halych]] (1901–1974), Ukrainian writer
* [[Mária Hámos]] (1911–?), Hungarian gymnast
* [[Maria Haraldsdotter]] (1045–1066), Norwegian princess
* [[Maria Haraldsdotter]] (1045–1066), Norwegian princess
* [[Maria Harfanti]] (born 1992), Miss World Indonesia 2015
* [[Maria Harfanti]] (born 1992), Miss World Indonesia 2015
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* [[Maria Ho]] (born 1983), Taiwanese-American poker player and television host/commentator
* [[Maria Ho]] (born 1983), Taiwanese-American poker player and television host/commentator
* [[Maria Hoffmann-Ostenhof]] (born 1947), Austrian mathematician
* [[Maria Hoffmann-Ostenhof]] (born 1947), Austrian mathematician
* [[Maria Höfl-Riesch]] (born 1984), German alpine skier
* [[Maria Hofstätter]] (born 1964), Austrian actress
* [[Maria Hofstätter]] (born 1964), Austrian actress
* [[Maria Holaus]] (born 1983), Austrian alpine skier
* [[Maria Holbură]] (born 2000), Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[Mária Holešová]] (born 1993), Slovak handball player
* [[Mária Holešová]] (born 1993), Slovak handball player
* [[María Ángela Holguín]] (born 1963), Colombian politician and diplomat
* [[María Ángela Holguín]] (born 1963), Colombian politician and diplomat
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* [[Maria Holst]] (1917–1980), Austrian actress
* [[Maria Holst]] (1917–1980), Austrian actress
* [[Maria van der Holst-Blijlevens]] (born 1946), Dutch canoeist
* [[Maria van der Holst-Blijlevens]] (born 1946), Dutch canoeist
* [[Mária Homolová]] (born 1987), Slovak artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Honner]] (1812–1870), Irish actress
* [[Maria Honner]] (1812–1870), Irish actress
* [[Mária Honzová]] (born 1969), Czech orienteering competitor
* [[Mária Honzová]] (born 1969), Czech orienteering competitor
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* [[María Juncal]], Spanish flamenco dancer
* [[María Juncal]], Spanish flamenco dancer
* [[Maria Kaczyńska]] (1942–2010), First Lady of Poland
* [[Maria Kaczyńska]] (1942–2010), First Lady of Poland
* [[Maria Kadobina]] (born 1997), Belarusian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Restituta Kafka]] (1894–1943), Austrian nurse, religious sister and martyr
* [[Maria Restituta Kafka]] (1894–1943), Austrian nurse, religious sister and martyr
* [[Maria Kakiou]] (born 1989), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Kalaniemi]] (born 1964), Finnish musician
* [[Maria Kalaniemi]] (born 1964), Finnish musician
* [[Maria Kalapothakes]] (1859–1941), first woman doctor in Greece
* [[Maria Kalapothakes]] (1859–1941), first woman doctor in Greece
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* [[Mária Keresztessy]] (1908–1977), Hungarian actress
* [[Mária Keresztessy]] (1908–1977), Hungarian actress
* [[Maria Khan]] (born 1990), Pakistani footballer
* [[Maria Khan]] (born 1990), Pakistani footballer
* [[Maria Kharenkova]] (born 1998), Russian-born Georgian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Ivanovna Khlopova]] (died 1633), Russian noble
* [[Maria Ivanovna Khlopova]] (died 1633), Russian noble
* [[Maria Khoreva]] (born 2000), Russian ballet dancer
* [[Maria Khoreva]] (born 2000), Russian ballet dancer
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* [[Maria Kirchgasser]] (born 1970), Austrian snowboarder
* [[Maria Kirchgasser]] (born 1970), Austrian snowboarder
* [[Maria Elizabeth Kirk]] (1855–1928), temperance advocate and social reformer
* [[Maria Elizabeth Kirk]] (1855–1928), temperance advocate and social reformer
* [[Maria Kirkova]] (born 1986), Bulgarian alpine skier
* [[Maria Kitkarska]] (born 1995), Bulgarian-born Canadian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Kiwanuka]] (born 1955), Ugandan economist, businesswoman and politician
* [[Maria Kiwanuka]] (born 1955), Ugandan economist, businesswoman and politician
* [[Maria Klawe]], Canadian-American computer scientist
* [[Maria Klawe]], Canadian-American computer scientist
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* [[Maria Kolenkina]] (1850–1926), Russian socialist revolutionary
* [[Maria Kolenkina]] (1850–1926), Russian socialist revolutionary
* [[Maria Koleva]] (born 1940), Bulgarian writer and independent filmmaker
* [[Maria Koleva]] (born 1940), Bulgarian writer and independent filmmaker
* [[Maria Koleva (rhythmic gymnast)]] (born 1977), Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Komarova]] (born 1998), Russian curler
* [[Maria Komarova]] (born 1998), Russian curler
* [[Maria Komissarova]] (born 1990), Russian athlete
* [[Maria Komissarova]] (born 1990), Russian athlete
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* [[Maria Kovrigina]] (1910–1995), Russian physician and Soviet minister of health
* [[Maria Kovrigina]] (1910–1995), Russian physician and Soviet minister of health
* [[Maria Kovtunovskaya]] (born 1988), Russian water polo player
* [[Maria Kovtunovskaya]] (born 1988), Russian water polo player
* [[Maria Kowalska]] (born 1929), Polish alpine skier
* [[Maria Kownacka]] (1894–1982), Polish writer, translator and editor
* [[Maria Kownacka]] (1894–1982), Polish writer, translator and editor
* [[Maria Kowroski]] (born 1976), American ballet dancer
* [[Maria Kowroski]] (born 1976), American ballet dancer
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* [[Maria Krüger]] (1904–1999), Polish children's literature writer
* [[Maria Krüger]] (1904–1999), Polish children's literature writer
* [[Maria Krushevskaya]], Russian harpist
* [[Maria Krushevskaya]], Russian harpist
* [[Maria Kryuchkova]] (1988–2015), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Kryvko]] (born 1946), Ukrainian musician
* [[Maria Kryvko]] (born 1946), Ukrainian musician
* [[Maria Susanna Kübler]], Swiss cookbook writer
* [[Maria Susanna Kübler]], Swiss cookbook writer
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* [[Mária Lázár]] (1895–1983), Hungarian actress
* [[Mária Lázár]] (1895–1983), Hungarian actress
* [[Maria Lazarou]] (born 1972), Greek footballer
* [[Maria Lazarou]] (born 1972), Greek footballer
* [[Maria Lazuk]] (born 1983), Belarusian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Domenica Lazzeri]] (1815–1848), Italian mystic
* [[Maria Domenica Lazzeri]] (1815–1848), Italian mystic
* [[Maria Leavey]] (1954–2006), American political consultant
* [[Maria Leavey]] (1954–2006), American political consultant
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* [[Maria Marello]] (born 1961), Italian discus thrower and coach
* [[Maria Marello]] (born 1961), Italian discus thrower and coach
* [[Maria Margaronis]] (born 1958), British journalist of Greek descent
* [[Maria Margaronis]] (born 1958), British journalist of Greek descent
* [[Maria Maricich]] (born 1961), American alpine skier
* [[María Marín]] (born 1995), Colombian volleyball player
* [[María Marín]] (born 1995), Colombian volleyball player
* [[Maria Mariotti]] (born 1964), Italian footballer
* [[Maria Mariotti]] (born 1964), Italian footballer
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* [[María Miliauro]] (born 1968), Argentine canoeist
* [[María Miliauro]] (born 1968), Argentine canoeist
* [[Maria Millington Lathbury]] (1856–1944), classical scholar and archaeological author
* [[Maria Millington Lathbury]] (1856–1944), classical scholar and archaeological author
* [[Maria Minaeva]], Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Minerva]] (born 1988), Estonian musician
* [[Maria Minerva]] (born 1988), Estonian musician
* [[Maria Minna]] (born 1948), Canadian politician
* [[Maria Minna]] (born 1948), Canadian politician
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* [[Maria Navarro Skaranger]] (born 1994), Norwegian writer
* [[Maria Navarro Skaranger]] (born 1994), Norwegian writer
* [[Maria Giacomina Nazari]] (1724–?), Italian artist
* [[Maria Giacomina Nazari]] (1724–?), Italian artist
* [[Maria Neculiță]] (born 1974), Romanian artistic gymnast
* [[María Negroni]], Argentinian poet, essayist, novelist and translator
* [[María Negroni]], Argentinian poet, essayist, novelist and translator
* [[María Fernanda Neil]] (born 1982), Argentine singer, actress and model
* [[María Fernanda Neil]] (born 1982), Argentine singer, actress and model
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* [[Maria Novella Piancastelli]], Italian physicist
* [[Maria Novella Piancastelli]], Italian physicist
* [[Maria Nowakowska]] (born 1987), Polish beauty pageant titleholder
* [[Maria Nowakowska]] (born 1987), Polish beauty pageant titleholder
* [[Maria Ntanou]] (born 1990), Greek cross-country skier
* [[Maria Nubsen]] (1780–1852), Norwegian midwife
* [[Maria Nubsen]] (1780–1852), Norwegian midwife
* [[Maria Nugent]] (1771–1834), American-born diarist and art collector in the British empire
* [[Maria Nugent]] (1771–1834), American-born diarist and art collector in the British empire
* [[María Núñez]] (born 1988), Spanish handball player
* [[María Núñez]] (born 1988), Spanish handball player
* [[Maria Nysted Grønvoll]] (born 1985), Norwegian cross-country skier
* [[María Inés Obaldía]] (born 1959), Uruguayan television presenter, educator, producer, journalist and politician
* [[María Inés Obaldía]] (born 1959), Uruguayan television presenter, educator, producer, journalist and politician
* [[Maria Occhipinti]] (1921–1996), Italian anarcha-feminist
* [[Maria Occhipinti]] (1921–1996), Italian anarcha-feminist
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* [[María Ólafsdóttir]] (born 1993), Icelandic singer
* [[María Ólafsdóttir]] (born 1993), Icelandic singer
* [[Maria Olărașu]] (born 2000), Moldovan sprint canoeist
* [[Maria Olărașu]] (born 2000), Moldovan sprint canoeist
* [[Maria Olaru]] (born 1982), Romanian gymnast
* [[Maria Olech]], Polish mycologist and lichenologist
* [[Maria Olech]], Polish mycologist and lichenologist
* [[Maria Olip]] (1913–1943), Slovenian resistance fighter
* [[Maria Olip]] (1913–1943), Slovenian resistance fighter
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* [[María Parado de Bellido]] (1761–1822), Peruvian independence revolutionary
* [[María Parado de Bellido]] (1761–1822), Peruvian independence revolutionary
* [[María Páramo]], Colombian geologist
* [[María Páramo]], Colombian geologist
* [[María Pardo (gymnast)]], Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[María Pardo]], Chilean constituent
* [[María Pardo]], Chilean constituent
* [[María Paredes (film editor)|María Paredes]], Spanish film editor
* [[María Paredes (film editor)|María Paredes]], Spanish film editor
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* [[Maria Pascual Alberich]] (1933–2011), Spanish draftsperson and comics artist
* [[Maria Pascual Alberich]] (1933–2011), Spanish draftsperson and comics artist
* [[María Amparo Pascual López]], Cuban pharmacologist and medical doctor
* [[María Amparo Pascual López]], Cuban pharmacologist and medical doctor
* [[Maria Paseka]] (born 1995), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Ilaria Pasqui]], Italian association football player
* [[Maria Ilaria Pasqui]], Italian association football player
* [[Maria Pasquinelli]] (1913–2013), Italian teacher, fascist, convicted murderer and centenarian
* [[Maria Pasquinelli]] (1913–2013), Italian teacher, fascist, convicted murderer and centenarian
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* [[Maria Piechotka]] (1920–2020), Polish architect
* [[Maria Piechotka]] (1920–2020), Polish architect
* [[María Piedad Castillo de Levi]] (1888–1962), Ecuadorian writer, poet, feminist and journalist
* [[María Piedad Castillo de Levi]] (1888–1962), Ecuadorian writer, poet, feminist and journalist
* [[Maria Pietilä Holmner]] (born 1986), Swedish alpine skier
* [[Maria Teodora Pimentel]] (1865–1948), first female doctor in the Azores, Portugal
* [[Maria Teodora Pimentel]] (1865–1948), first female doctor in the Azores, Portugal
* [[María Pina]] (born 1987), Spanish basketball player
* [[María Pina]] (born 1987), Spanish basketball player
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* [[María Cristina Ramos (model)]], Puerto Rican model and beauty queen
* [[María Cristina Ramos (model)]], Puerto Rican model and beauty queen
* [[Maria Rasputin]] (1898–1977), memoirist
* [[Maria Rasputin]] (1898–1977), memoirist
* [[Maria Rautio]] (born 1957), Swedish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Angelica Razzi]], Italian sculptor
* [[Maria Angelica Razzi]], Italian sculptor
* [[María Rebeca]] (born 1970), Mexican actress
* [[María Rebeca]] (born 1970), Mexican actress
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* [[Maria Ryabushkina]], Russian model
* [[Maria Ryabushkina]], Russian model
* [[Maria Rybakova]] (born 1973), Russian writer
* [[Maria Rybakova]] (born 1973), Russian writer
* [[Maria Rydqvist]] (born 1983), Swedish cross-country skier
* [[Maria Rygier]] (1885–1953), Italian revolutionary journalist
* [[Maria Rygier]] (1885–1953), Italian revolutionary journalist
* [[Maria Egorovna Rykina]] (1887–1950), Kazakh author
* [[Maria Egorovna Rykina]] (1887–1950), Kazakh author
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* [[María Josefa Sancho de Guerra]] (1842–1912), Spanish Roman Catholic nun
* [[María Josefa Sancho de Guerra]] (1842–1912), Spanish Roman Catholic nun
* [[Maria Sandel]] (1870–1927), Swedish textile worker, writer, feminist and social critic
* [[Maria Sandel]] (1870–1927), Swedish textile worker, writer, feminist and social critic
* [[Maria Sansaridou]] (born 1977), Greek rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Sansone]] (born 1981), American television personality
* [[Maria Sansone]] (born 1981), American television personality
* [[Maria Olga de Moraes Sarmento da Silveira]], Portuguese writer and feminist
* [[Maria Olga de Moraes Sarmento da Silveira]], Portuguese writer and feminist
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* [[Maria Rita Saulle]] (1935–2011), Italian judge
* [[Maria Rita Saulle]] (1935–2011), Italian judge
* [[Maria Sava]], Romanian rower
* [[Maria Sava]], Romanian rower
* [[Maria Savenkov]] (born 1988), Israeli rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Domenica Scanferla]] (1726–1763), Italian artist
* [[Maria Domenica Scanferla]] (1726–1763), Italian artist
* [[Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler]] (born 1941), German businesswoman, heiress and billionaire
* [[Maria-Elisabeth Schaeffler]] (born 1941), German businesswoman, heiress and billionaire
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* [[Maria E. Schonbek]], Argentine-American mathematician
* [[Maria E. Schonbek]], Argentine-American mathematician
* [[Maria Schrader]] (born 1965), German actress, screenwriter and director
* [[Maria Schrader]] (born 1965), German actress, screenwriter and director
* [[Maria Roberta Schranz]], Italian alpine skier
* [[Maria Schüppel]] (1923–2011), German music therapist and composer
* [[Maria Schüppel]] (1923–2011), German music therapist and composer
* [[Maria Schwarz]] (1921–2018), German architect
* [[Maria Schwarz]] (1921–2018), German architect
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* [[Maria Serebriakova]] (born 1965), Russian artist
* [[Maria Serebriakova]] (born 1965), Russian artist
* [[Maria Lourdes Sereno]] (born 1960), de facto Chief Justice of the Philippines (2012–2018)
* [[Maria Lourdes Sereno]] (born 1960), de facto Chief Justice of the Philippines (2012–2018)
* [[Maria Sergeeva (gymnast)|Maria Sergeeva]] (born 2001), Russian individual rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Sergejeva]] (born 1992), Estonian figure skater and model
* [[Maria Sergejeva]] (born 1992), Estonian figure skater and model
* [[Maria Sergeyeva]] (born 1985), Russian political activist
* [[Maria Sergeyeva]] (born 1985), Russian political activist
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* [[María Shaw]] (born 1939), Spanish fencer
* [[María Shaw]] (born 1939), Spanish fencer
* [[Maria Shegurova]] (born 1993), Russian badminton player
* [[Maria Shegurova]] (born 1993), Russian badminton player
* [[Maria Shkanova]] (born 1989), Belarusian alpine skier
* [[Maria Shkapskaya]] (1891–1952), Russian and Soviet writer
* [[Maria Shkapskaya]] (1891–1952), Russian and Soviet writer
* [[Maria Shriver]] (born 1955), American journalist and activist
* [[Maria Shriver]] (born 1955), American journalist and activist
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* [[Maria Silbert]] (1866–1936), Austrian spiritualist medium
* [[Maria Silbert]] (1866–1936), Austrian spiritualist medium
* [[Maria Sílvia]] (1944–2009), Brazilian actress
* [[Maria Sílvia]] (1944–2009), Brazilian actress
* [[María Belén Simari Birkner]] (born 1982), Argentine alpine skier
* [[Maria Simointytär]], Finnish poet
* [[Maria Simointytär]], Finnish poet
* [[Maria Simonds-Gooding]] (born 1939), Indian-born Anglo-Irish artist
* [[Maria Simonds-Gooding]] (born 1939), Indian-born Anglo-Irish artist
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* [[Maria Śliwka]] (1935–1997), Polish volleyball player
* [[Maria Śliwka]] (1935–1997), Polish volleyball player
* [[María Thelma Smáradóttir]] (born 1993), Icelandic stage and film actress
* [[María Thelma Smáradóttir]] (born 1993), Icelandic stage and film actress
* [[Maria Smirnova (gymnast)|Maria Smirnova]], Azerbaijani artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Smolnikova]] (born 1987), Russian actress
* [[Maria Smolnikova]] (born 1987), Russian actress
* [[Maria Geertruida Snabilie]] (1776–1838), Dutch painter
* [[Maria Geertruida Snabilie]] (1776–1838), Dutch painter
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* [[Maria Stocker]] (1885–1969), Austrian Righteous Among the Nations recipient
* [[Maria Stocker]] (1885–1969), Austrian Righteous Among the Nations recipient
* [[Maria Stokholm]] (born 1990), Danish handball player
* [[Maria Stokholm]] (born 1990), Danish handball player
* [[Maria Stolbova]] (born 1984), Russian group rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Straub]] (1838–1897), American temperance worker
* [[Maria Straub]] (1838–1897), American temperance worker
* [[Maria Strick]] (1577–1631), Dutch calligrapher
* [[Maria Strick]] (1577–1631), Dutch calligrapher
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* [[Maria Tănase]] (1913–1963), Romanian singer and actress
* [[Maria Tănase]] (1913–1963), Romanian singer and actress
* [[Maria Taniguchi]], Filipino artist
* [[Maria Taniguchi]], Filipino artist
* [[Mária Tarnai]] (born 1941), Hungarian cross-country skier
* [[Maria Tash]], American jewelry designer and body piercer
* [[Maria Tash]], American jewelry designer and body piercer
* [[Maria von Tasnady]] (1911–2001), Hungarian actress
* [[Maria von Tasnady]] (1911–2001), Hungarian actress
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* [[Maria Thayer]] (born 1975), American actress
* [[Maria Thayer]] (born 1975), American actress
* [[Maria Theodorakis]], Australian actress
* [[Maria Theodorakis]], Australian actress
* [[Maria Theurl]] (born 1966), Austrian cross-country skier
* [[Maria Thins]] (c. 1593–1680), mother-in-law of painter Johannes Vermeer
* [[Maria Thins]] (c. 1593–1680), mother-in-law of painter Johannes Vermeer
* [[Maria Thomas]], American writer
* [[Maria Thomas]], American writer
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* [[Maria Tippett]], Canadian historian
* [[Maria Tippett]], Canadian historian
* [[Maria Palmira Tito de Morais]], Portuguese nurse, nursing teacher and activist
* [[Maria Palmira Tito de Morais]], Portuguese nurse, nursing teacher and activist
* [[Maria Titova]] (born 1997), Russian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Tivodariu]] (born 1999), Romanian rower
* [[Maria Tivodariu]] (born 1999), Romanian rower
* [[Maria Todorova]] (born 1949), Bulgarian historian
* [[Maria Todorova]] (born 1949), Bulgarian historian
* [[Maria Tolkacheva]] (born 1997), Russian rhythmic gymnast
* [[Maria Tolppanen]] (born 1952), Finnish politician
* [[Maria Tolppanen]] (born 1952), Finnish politician
* [[Maria Tonelli-Rondelli]], Italian biologist
* [[Maria Tonelli-Rondelli]], Italian biologist
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* [[Maria Franziska von Trapp]] (1914–2014), member of Trapp family singers
* [[Maria Franziska von Trapp]] (1914–2014), member of Trapp family singers
* [[Maria Thaddäus von Trautmannsdorff]] (1761–1819), Austrian cardinal
* [[Maria Thaddäus von Trautmannsdorff]] (1761–1819), Austrian cardinal
* [[Maria Trebunia]] (born 1956), Polish cross-country skier
* [[Mária Tressel]] (born 1946), Hungarian gymnast
* [[María Cristina Trigo]] (1935–2014), Bolivian writer and human rights activist
* [[María Cristina Trigo]] (1935–2014), Bolivian writer and human rights activist
* [[Maria Vittoria Trio]] (born 1947), Italian long jumper
* [[Maria Vittoria Trio]] (born 1947), Italian long jumper
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* [[Maria Wachter]] (1910–2010), political activist against Nazism
* [[Maria Wachter]] (1910–2010), political activist against Nazism
* [[Maria Dorothea Wagner]] (1719–1792), German painter
* [[Maria Dorothea Wagner]] (1719–1792), German painter
* [[Maria Walliser]] (born 1963), Swiss alpine skier
* [[Maria Wasiak]] (born 1960), Polish businessman and politician
* [[Maria Wasiak]] (born 1960), Polish businessman and politician
* [[Maria Wasti]] (born 1980), Pakistani actress and model
* [[Maria Wasti]] (born 1980), Pakistani actress and model
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* [[Mária Zakariás]] (born 1952), Hungarian canoeist
* [[Mária Zakariás]] (born 1952), Hungarian canoeist
* [[Maria Zakharevich]] (born 1936), Belarusian actress
* [[Maria Zakharevich]] (born 1936), Belarusian actress
* [[Mária Zalai-Kövi]] (1924–2013), Hungarian gymnast
* [[Maria Julia Zaleska]] (1831–1889), Polish writer, prosaist and publicist
* [[Maria Julia Zaleska]] (1831–1889), Polish writer, prosaist and publicist
* [[Maria Zambaco]] (1843–1914), British artist and model of Greek descent
* [[Maria Zambaco]] (1843–1914), British artist and model of Greek descent
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* [[Maria Zanoli]] (1896–1977), Italian actress
* [[Maria Zanoli]] (1896–1977), Italian actress
* [[Maria Idalia Zapata]], Colombian chess player
* [[Maria Idalia Zapata]], Colombian chess player
* [[Maria Zaruc]] (born 1977), Romanian alpine skier
* [[Maria Zasypkina]] (born 1985), Russian artistic gymnast
* [[Maria Semyonovna Zavalishina]], Russian composer
* [[Maria Semyonovna Zavalishina]], Russian composer
* [[Maria Zdravkova]], Bulgarian biathlete
* [[Maria Zdravkova]], Bulgarian biathlete
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* [[María Zonta]] (born 1989), Argentine beach volleyball player
* [[María Zonta]] (born 1989), Argentine beach volleyball player
* [[Maria Zuber]] (born 1958), American astronomer
* [[Maria Zuber]] (born 1958), American astronomer
* [[Maria Zubková]] (born 1984), Slovak footballer
* [[Maria Zubova]] (c. 1749–1799), Russian poet, composer and singer
* [[Maria Zubova]] (c. 1749–1799), Russian poet, composer and singer
* [[Maria Zubreeva]] (1900–1991), Russian artist
* [[Maria Zubreeva]] (1900–1991), Russian artist

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Maria is a feminine given name. It is given in many languages influenced by Christianity.

It was used as the feminine form of the unrelated Roman name Marius (see Maria gens),[1] and, after Christianity had spread across the Roman empire, it became the Latinised form of the name of Miriam: Mary, mother of Jesus.

Maria (Greek: Μαρία) is a form of the name used in the New Testament, standing alongside Mariam (Μαριάμ). It reflects the Syro-Aramaic name Maryam, which is in turn derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Miriam. As a result of their similarity and syncretism, the Latin original name Maria and the Hebrew-derived Maria combined to form a single name.

In Germanic languages, the name's usage is connected with the Germanic element *mar meaning "famous".

The name is also sometimes used as a male (middle) name. This was historically the case in many Central Europe countries and still is the case in countries with strong Catholic traditions, where it signified patronage of the Virgin Mary (French-speakers often did the same with Marie).

In the Arabic language the name Mariam (مريم) (also written: Meryem, Mariya) means either "white beautiful woman" or "white cow" or "a little bird with the same size as a pigeon",[2] and it is quite popular in North Africa. One of the feminine Sahaba had the name Maria, Maria the Coptic.

Variants and usage

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The Annunciation by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1850.

Maria was a frequently given name in southern Europe even in the medieval period. In addition to the simple name, there arose a tradition of naming girls after specific titles of Mary, feast days associated with Mary and specific Marian apparitions (such as María de los Dolores, María del Pilar, María del Carmen etc., whence the derived given names of Dolores, Pilar, Carmen etc.). By contrast, in northern Europe the name only rose to popularity after the Reformation.[3]

Because the name is so frequent in Christian tradition, a tradition of giving compound names has developed, with a number of such compounds themselves becoming very popular. Examples, among numerous others, include:

As a feminine given name, Maria ranked 109th in the United States as of 2015, down from rank 31 held during 1973–1975.[4] The English form Mary was at rank 214 as of 2015, after a much steeper decline down from being raked first consistently during 1880–1968.[5]

Spelling variants of Maria include: Mária (Hungarian, Slovakian), María (Greek, Icelandic, Spanish), Máire and Muire (Irish), Marya (transliterated from Cyrillic), Marija (Latvian, but also used in other Balto-Slavic languages) and Maria (Polish). Due to a very strong devotion of Irish and Polish Catholics to the Blessed Virgin Mary, a special exception is made for two other forms of her name – Muire and Maryja: no one else may take that name, similar to the way the name Jesus is not used in most languages. The English form Mary is derived via French Marie.

A great number of hypocoristic forms are in use in numerous languages. Cyrillic Maryam and Miriam have numerous variants, such as

  • Mariami (Georgian)
  • Mariamma, biblical Mariamme, Mariamne
  • Məryəm (Azerbaijani)
  • Meryem (Kurdish, Turkish)
  • Myriam (French)

The spelling in Semitic abjads is mrym: Aramaic ܡܪܝܡ, Hebrew מרים, Arabic مريم.

Cyrillic spellings are Мария (Maríja) (Russian, Bulgarian), Марыя (Marýja) (Belarusian), Марія (Maríja) (Ukrainian) and Марија (Marija) (Serbian, Macedonian).

Georgian uses მარიამ (Mariam) and მარია (Maria); Armenian has Մարիամ (Mariam).

Chinese has adopted the spelling 瑪麗 (simplified 玛丽, pinyin Mǎlì).

The variant Mariah (usually pronounced Template:IPAc-en) was rarely given in the United States prior to the 1990s, when it bounced in popularity, from rank 562 in 1989 to rank 62 in 1998, in imitation of the name of singer Mariah Carey (whose Vision of Love topped the charts in 1990).

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