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Mariquita

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mah-ree-KEE-tah'mah-ree-KEE-tah'4 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
Charming

MEANING

Little Mary

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

Diminutive form of María, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Spain and Latin America, often associated with rural or traditional settings.

🇵🇭Tagalog
Melodic

MEANING

Ladybug

ORIGIN

Philippines

ETYMOLOGY

From the Spanish influence in the Philippines, where 'mariquita' means ladybug.

CULTURAL NOTES

In the Philippines, it is also used as a playful term, due to the association with the ladybug.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Introduced during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

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