Usage
In Mexico, it is a tradition to name the firstborn daughter Maria.
In pre-20th century Britain, the name Maria was usually pronounced "Muh-RYE-uh". However, during the 20th century the popularity of this pronunciation was eclipsed by the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese pronunciation, "Muh-REE-uh".
In Spanish-speaking countries the name María is usually rendered as "Mª", especially in two-part names (i.e. María Antonieta becomes Mª Antonieta.)
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