Maritza

Girl's name

Maritza is a Spanish name derived from the Latin name Maria. It has roots in Hebrew and means "bitter" or "beloved."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 84 Falling
Peak year 2005

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maritza Correia - Olympic swimmer, first black American woman.
  • Maritza Rodríguez - Actress known for telenovelas and soap operas.
  • Maritza Bustamante - Mexican actress and singer.
  • Maritza Sayalero - Miss Universe 1979 from Venezuela.
  • Maritza Sánchez - Puerto Rican actress and singer.

Sisters for Maritza

Girl names closely related to Maritza

Yuliana Sarahi Kassandra Yamilet Julissa Yesenia Gisselle Julieta

Brothers for Maritza

Boy names closely related to Maritza

Efrain Alfonso Maximiliano Esteban Alonso Valentin Ernesto Uziel

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Maritza

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

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