No. 723 in Bulgarian
мария
"Мария" is the Bulgarian form of the name "Maria," a common female given name.
In a sentence
Мария е студентка по история.
Maria is a history student.
This usage of 'Мария' is as a proper noun referring to a person's name.
Иконата на св. Мария беше много красива.
The icon of Saint Mary was very beautiful.
Here, 'Мария' refers to Saint Mary, commonly used in religious contexts.
На Мария подариха цветя за рождения ден.
Maria was given flowers for her birthday.
In this sentence, 'Мария' is used as the person who is receiving the flowers, showing possession or relation.
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