Find out how popular the first name Avemaria has been for the last 1 years (from 2016 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Avemaria by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Avemaria is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Avemaria.

The history of the first name Avemaria

The name Avemaria has its origins in Latin, deriving from the phrase "Ave Maria" which means "Hail Mary" in English. It is a compound word formed by combining the Latin word "ave" meaning "hail" and the proper name "Maria" referring to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian theology.

This name gained widespread recognition and usage in the Catholic Church, particularly in reference to the "Hail Mary" prayer, which is a traditional Christian prayer that invokes the Virgin Mary. The prayer begins with the words "Ave Maria, gratia plena" (Hail Mary, full of grace), which are taken from the Gospel of Luke when the angel Gabriel greets Mary with these words.

The earliest recorded use of Avemaria as a given name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in Catholic regions of Europe where devotion to the Virgin Mary was deeply ingrained in religious and cultural practices. It was not uncommon for parents to bestow names with religious significance upon their children during this period.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Avemaria was Avemaria Scolastica, an Italian nun and mystic who lived in the 13th century. She is known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Another notable figure was Avemaria Valli, an Italian mystic and stigmatic who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her visions and her deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

In the 17th century, Avemaria Alacoque, a French nun and mystic, had a significant impact on the promotion of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She is credited with receiving several visions related to the Sacred Heart, which led to the establishment of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

Avemaria Tauscher, an Austrian mystic and stigmatic who lived in the 19th century, was known for her devotion to the Virgin Mary and her experiences of receiving the stigmata, the wounds of Christ.

More recently, Avemaria Damian, an Italian nun who lived in the early 20th century, was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003 for her life of religious service and devotion to the Virgin Mary.

While the name Avemaria has been most commonly associated with Catholic traditions and devotion to the Virgin Mary, it has also been used in other Christian denominations and cultures where the veneration of Mary holds significance.

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