This is the 609th most frequent Icelandic word.
maría
The Icelandic word "María" is a proper noun, equivalent to the English name "Maria."
Here, 'María' is referenced in direct interrogation, maintaining its form as a proper noun.
Hver er þessi María sem þú talar um?
Who is this Maria you are talking about?
Here, 'María' is used as a proper noun, referring to the personal name of a specific individual.
María er vinkona mín.
Maria is my friend.
In this case, 'Maríu' appears in the genitive case, indicating possession or authorship.