Meaning: Diminutive of Maria
The story
A form of Maria used in Spanish and English. Some individual bearers instead take the name from the Cuban town of Mariel, so a family’s naming route can differ.
Famous namesakes
- Mariel HemingwayActor
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Mariel comes from Spanish and English.
More like Mariel
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Uncertain; possibly from ʻAilani or Aylín
Adelia
Noble
Liliana
Elaborated form of Lillian
Mariana
Feminine of Marianus; also Maria combined with Ana
Daniela
God is my judge, through Daniel
Valerie
Strength; form of Valeria
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