Marina

Marina is a female first name that is considered the feminine form of Marinus. This designation has its origin in the ancient Roman name Marinus and originally derives from Marius or the Latin word 'marinus'. The translation of the name is 'belonging to the sea', 'living by the sea', 'coming from the sea', 'located by the sea', or simply 'the woman of the sea' and can also be interpreted as 'the female'.

What does the name Marina mean?

Marina is a female first name that is considered the feminine variant of Marinus. The name originates from the ancient Roman surname Marinus and has its roots in the Latin 'marinus', which means 'of the sea', 'located by the sea', 'living by the sea', or 'belonging to the sea'. Additionally, the terms 'mărĕ', meaning 'the sea', and 'mās', meaning 'male', also derive from Latin. The name has spread due to the veneration of Saint Marina of Antioch, a martyr celebrated on July 17 (which corresponds to Margaret of Antioch in Western countries). The Slovak spelling of the name is Marína, while other variants include Marine, Marijntje, Marinia, Marinela, Marinke, Marinel, Marinka, Marinessa, Marinja, Maryna, Marinella, and Marinulia.

Where does the name Marina come from?

The first name Marina has its roots in the Latin and Roman languages and means 'belonging to the sea'.

How do you pronounce Marina?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Marina is three syllables and melodic. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-ri-na' [maˈʁiːna], with the emphasis on the clear middle part with a long 'i'. The soft ending '-na' harmoniously rounds off the name. Marina radiates a lightness and is simultaneously present - friendly, balanced, and internationally adaptable.

When is the name day of Marina?

The name day of Marina falls on June 18 and July 17.

Popularity

Marina has a long and varied history as a female first name in Germany. In the 1930s to 1950s, the name was initially rather rare, but over time it gained significance and moved forward in comparison to other first names. The strongest popularity was particularly experienced by Marina towards the end of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, when it temporarily ranked among the well-placed names and reached its highest rank of 18 in 1960.

Nicknames & pet names

Ari / Ina / Inchen / Ini / Ma / Maki / Mara / Mare / Mari / Maria / Marie / Mariechen / Marienkäfer / Marin / Marinapferd / Marinator / Marinchen / Marineli / Marini / Marinka / Marinschke / Marischka / Marktrina / Marninchen / Maroni / Marosch / Marrel / Marry / Maruschka / Mary / Marönschn / Mika / Mimi / Mina / Minchen / Minka / Nana / Nina / Rettich / Rina / Rinchen / Rine / Rini / Riri / Trini

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