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Maria, much like Mary, is a common name in Spanish speaking countries. However, having many Mexican dorm students at our school, I have realize that two of them are named Maria, however, both of them go by their "second" name (Beatriz and Elena).

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I Maria commonly given as a "first" name, and another name added, which the child goes by? Or is this a reletively uncommon practice.
What type of combinations (ie what types if names) would be used with Maria

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