Is Maria pronounced Mariah?

Mariah is a variant of the given name Maria. Its use in an English-language context suggests the pronunciation /məˈraɪə/, i.e. the traditional English pronunciation of Latin Maria (as opposed to the Spanish/Italian pronunciation now also commonly encountered in English).

Is Mariah a black name?

A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Mariah means “I have powers” and is of African American origin. A submission from Alabama, U.S. says the name Mariah means “Queen” and is of African origin.

How do you pronounce Mariah Carey’s name?

What does name Mariah mean?

Origin:Latin. Popularity:576. Meaning:the lord is my teacher. If you find yourself humming “One Sweet Day” or “Vision of Love,” you may have Mariah Carey on your mind.