Maria in Korean
The name Maria is written 마리아 in Hangul.
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Maria · pronounced roughly "Maria"
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How Maria breaks down
| Block | Romanised | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| 마 | Ma | 마 |
| 리 | Ri | 리 |
| 아 | A | 아 |
Why this spelling
Korean writes foreign names by sound, not by letter. Hangul groups sounds into square syllable blocks, and every block needs a vowel — which is why a name like Maria can end up with more blocks in Korean than it has syllables in English.
Using it in real life
- Delivery apps and bank forms. Korean systems often reject Latin characters in a name field. Paste the Hangul above.
- Your registration card. The ARC prints your name exactly as it appears in your passport, in Latin script. The Hangul form is for everyday use, not official documents.
- Introducing yourself. Korean gives every syllable roughly equal length and no stress. Say it flat and evenly — that is what sounds natural.