This is the 2679th most frequent Dutch word.
maria
In Dutch, "Maria" is a proper noun, typically used as a given name, equivalent to "Mary" in English.
Here, 'Maria' is used as a proper noun referring to a name.
Maria is een erg populaire naam in Nederland.
Maria is a very popular name in the Netherlands.
In this context, 'Maria's' indicates possession, referring to Maria's birthday.
We vieren volgend weekend Maria's verjaardag.
We are celebrating Maria's birthday next weekend.
Here, 'Maria' refers to a religious or cultural figure represented in the painting.