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Origin, Meaning, And History of Marina
Marina is a Latin name derived from the word ‘marinus,’ which means ‘of the sea.’ Therefore, Marina means ‘belonging to the sea’ or ‘from the sea.’ The name has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, especially in Christian communities, due to its connection to the Virgin Mary, often referred to as ‘Stella Maris’ or ‘Star of the Sea.’
The name Marina is frequently associated with the ocean and is favored by parents who prefer nature-inspired names. Its history dates back to ancient Rome when it was a popular girl’s name and also the name of a sea goddess in Roman mythology.
According to Christian tradition, Saint Marina was a Christian martyr in the 3rd century AD. Her devotion to her faith and refusal to renounce her beliefs, even in the face of persecution and death, are well-known.
Although Marina’s popularity has varied throughout history and across regions, it was a popular name in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. However, it fell out of favor in the following decades but has regained popularity recently, particularly in Europe, Latin America, and Russia.
Marina has been used in various forms and variations in different cultures throughout history, such as Marine (French), Marinka (Slovenian), Marinella (Italian), Maris (Latvian), Marisha (Russian), Maryna (Ukrainian), Maren (Scandinavian), and Marnie (English).
Common nicknames for the name Marina include Mari, Rina, Ina, Marnie, Mimi, MarMar, Mare, and Rinny.
There are several famous fictional characters with the name Marina, such as Marina Thompson from the manga and anime series ‘Married to the Elite,’ Marina Oswald from the novel ‘Libra,’ Marina Gregg from Agatha Christie’s novel ‘The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side,’ Marina from the novel ‘Marina,’ Marina Andrieski from the novel ‘The Night Circus,’ and Marina from the movie ‘Pan’s Labyrinth.’
How To Pronounce Marina?
Famous People With The Name Marina
- Marina Evelyn KeeganAmerican author and playwright best known for her essay ‘The Opposite of Loneliness’
- Marina SirtisEnglish actress famous for her role as Counselor on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Marina KaraflouGreek shooter who was selected as one of eleven shooters to represent the host nation Greece at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens
- Marina Lambrini DiamandisWelsh singer and songwriter, known previously by the stage name Marina and the Diamonds
- Marina PriorAustralian soprano and actress who starred as the original Christine Daaé in the Australian premiere of The Phantom of the Opera
Marina On The Popularity Chart
After a surge in the 80s, Marina’s popularity has been on a steady decline in the past decades. Learn more about the name’s popularity from the graphic representations below.
Popularity Over Time
The name Marina was most popular in the year 1994, with 1307 babies per million sharing the name. The graph below shows the popularity trends of the name over the years.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Marina witnessed its best ranking of 218 in 1994. The name was ranked 718 in 2021. Find the graph below for more information.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Marina
If you like the way Marina sounds and are searching for an alternate name with a different meaning, here are a few options.
Names With Similar Meaning As Marina
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Name Numerology For Marina
