August 28 is celebrated as the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God (also known as the Assumption of Mary) in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions, making this date significant for those who bear the name in Belarus.
- Maria – From the Hebrew Miryam, often interpreted as beloved, wished-for child, or bitter. A central name in Christian tradition, honoring the Virgin Mary.
- Masha – A Russian and Belarusian diminutive of Maria, expressing affection and familiarity.
- Mariya – The Eastern Slavic form of Maria, sharing the same meaning and veneration within Orthodox Christian culture.
