"The Sound of Music" or "West Side Story" protagonist (5)

I believe the answer is:

maria

(Other definitions for maria that I've seen before include "Heroine of West Side Story" , "Woman" , "one from West Side Story" , "Girl's name; darker moon areas" , "Lunar plains; girl's name" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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