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Mariapaula
Pronounced mah-ree-ah-POW-lah /ˌmɑː.ri.ɑˈpaʊ.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish Marian compound joining Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with Paula (from Latin paulus, 'small; humble'). Common as a two-part given name across Latin America.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Mariapaula merges Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and Paula (Latin 'small; humble') into one Spanish given name, a pattern common in Marian-devout Latin American families. Graceful and faith-rooted, it is rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-ree-ah-POW-lah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, devout, and flowing.
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What does the name Mariapaula mean?
Mariapaula is a Spanish compound of Maria and Paula ('small; humble'), part of the Marian tradition.
How do you pronounce Mariapaula?
It's said mah-ree-ah-POW-lah /ˌmɑː.ri.ɑˈpaʊ.lɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
Is Mariapaula a boy or girl name?
Mariapaula is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Mariapaula?
Mariapaula is a rare name in the U.S.