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Maren

MAH-ren

Popularity

#570

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Norse

Total Births

12,406

Peak Year

#707 in 2021

First Recorded

1916

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Scandinavian short form of Marina or a variant of Mary. Marina means 'from the sea', while Mary's meaning is uncertain but possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maren Morris

    American country singer and songwriter.

  • Maren Eggert

    German actress.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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