Persian · Arabic

Marjan

Pronounced mar-JAANShare

Meaning: Coral

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Persian word for coral, borrowed from Arabic, is also a feminine name. Kazakh has a related form; European names written Marjan have separate histories.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Marjan comes from Persian and Arabic.

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