Maria Holst

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maria Holst — beloved, wished-for
1.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maria Holst is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Maria is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano. The surname Holst: Alison Holst (born 1938), New Zealand food writer and television chef Amalia Holst (1758–1829), German writer, intellectual, and feminist Arne Holst (1904–1991), Norwegian bobsledder Axel Holst (1860–1931), Norwegian professor of hygiene and bacteriology Carl Holst (born 1970), Danish politician Christian Holst (born 1981), Danish/Faroese football player Dagmar Holst (born 1942), German rower Eduard Holst (1843–1899), Danish actor, dancer, playwright and composer Elise Holst (1811–1891), Danish stage actress. Maria is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.3 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maria reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maria

Meaning: beloved, wished-for

Hebrew

Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano.

Surname: Holst

English

Alison Holst (born 1938), New Zealand food writer and television chef Amalia Holst (1758–1829), German writer, intellectual, and feminist Arne Holst (1904–1991), Norwegian bobsledder Axel Holst (1860–1931), Norwegian professor of hygiene and bacteriology Carl Holst (born 1970), Danish politician Christian Holst (born 1981), Danish/Faroese football player Dagmar Holst (born 1942), German rower Eduard Holst (1843–1899), Danish actor, dancer, playwright and composer Elise Holst (1811–1891), Danish stage actress.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maria is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maria by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maria has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Marie
  • Mary
  • Mariangela
  • Marianna
  • Mariana

Notable People Named Maria Holst

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maria Holst:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maria?
The first name Maria originates from Hebrew. Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano.
When was Maria most popular?
The name Maria reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holst?
The surname Holst originates from English. Alison Holst (born 1938), New Zealand food writer and television chef Amalia Holst (1758–1829), German writer, intellectual, and feminist Arne Holst (1904–1991), Norwegian bobsledder Axel Holst (1860–1931), Norwegian professor of hygiene and bacteriology Carl Holst (born 1970), Danish politician Christian Holst (born 1981), Danish/Faroese football player Dagmar Holst (born 1942), German rower Eduard Holst (1843–1899), Danish actor, dancer, playwright and composer Elise Holst (1811–1891), Danish stage actress.
What are the origins of the name Maria Holst?
The name Maria Holst combines two different traditions: the first name Maria has Hebrew roots, while the surname Holst originates from English.
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