vs 

QUICK ANSWER
"Maria" is a proper noun which is often translated as "María", and "ANA" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "ANA". Learn more about the difference between "Maria" and "ANA" below.
Maria(
muh
-
ri
-
uh
)
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. María
I can't believe Maria isn't going to be on Sesame Street anymore.No puedo creer que María no saldrá nunca más en Plaza Sésamo.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
abbreviation
1. (American Nurses Association)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ANA
I renewed my nursing credentials through the ANA.Renové mis credenciales de enfermería a través de ANA.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.