Meaning: Of the sea or derived from Marius
The story
The feminine form of Roman Marinus, which can connect with Latin of the sea or the family name Marius. Early saints helped spread it through Christian naming traditions.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Rina
- Mina
Spellings & variants
- Marine
- Maryna
- Marinella
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Modern
- Nature
- Works everywhere
Origins
Marina comes from Latin.
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