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Jun 23, 2016 12:21
7 yrs ago
English term

Maria

English to Arabic Other Religion
The Muslim population of Assam is broadly divided into three groups, the Syad, Garia (Sheikh) and Maria.
Proposed translations (Arabic)
2 +1 الماريون

Proposed translations

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الماريون

it seems from the link below that Marias are descendants of Turkish soldiers. Not sure exactly what to call them in Arabic, but seems there is no particular origin of this name.

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Note added at 46 mins (2016-06-23 13:07:20 GMT)
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أو ربما "الماريا" أي فرقة الماريا
Peer comment(s):

agree Randa Farhat : (الماريّون (النحّاسون)، والغاريّون (الخيّاطون، أو الشيوخ
6 hrs
thank you very much Randa for valuable information
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