The crossword solutions for the term MARIA include SANTA (5 letters), AVE (3 letters), ELENA (5 letters), TIA (3 letters), and SONGSTRESSCAREY (15 letters). Santa is a popular figure in many cultures, most notably as a gift-bringer during the Christmas season. AVE is a Latin word meaning 'HAIL' or 'GREETING'. Elena is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'bright, shining light'. Tia is a Spanish word meaning 'aunt'. SongstressCarey is a reference to Mariah Carey, an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer.