Cursive Names
Maria in Cursive
Watch the name Maria drawn in cursive stroke by stroke, trace it on the writing lines, and print a free practice worksheet.
There are 5 letters in Maria, but only 2 strokes: M-a-r-i-a in one continuous stroke; then go back to dot the i. Play the animation to see how the letters flow together, then trace the whole word and download the printable practice sheet.
How to write Maria in cursive
- 1Write M, a, r, i, a as one continuous stroke, joining each letter to the next without lifting the pencil.
- 2Go back and dot the i.
The capital M fills the space between the baseline and the topline. a, r, and i stay between the baseline and the midline.
How the letters in Maria connect
Follow the joins as you write Maria: M ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a; a ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of r; r ends on an undercurve that carries into the undercurve opening of i; i ends on an undercurve that carries into the downcurve opening of a.
The letters in Maria
Maria is only as good as its letters. Each card links to the full guide — animation, joins, quiz, and worksheet — for that letter.
Trace Maria in cursive
Ready to try? Drag from the green circle through each stroke in order. If you drift off Maria, the cursor waits for you to come back.
Put your finger or mouse on the circle and pull it through the first stroke.
Free printable Maria cursive worksheet
Take Maria to pencil and paper — the free printable worksheet has dashed models to trace, green starting dots for guided writing, a model to copy, and open writing lines to finish.
Need a different name? Make your own name tracing worksheet — free, for any spelling.
Frequently asked questions
Practice writing Maria with real feedback
Scribble teaches cursive this same way on iPad — watch, trace, write, and get feedback on shape, size, spacing, and slant.