Marina
mah-REE-nah
Marina is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Derived from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'.”. It currently ranks #640 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1994.
What Marina Means
“Derived from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'.”
The Story of Marina
She is the sea made human; this name carries the mystery and power of the ocean, a destiny that calls to your daughter.
Marina is a name that calls to mind the vast, deep Latin word 'marinus,' meaning 'of the sea.' Its origins lie in ancient Rome, where it was used as a surname and later adopted as a given name, evoking the life-giving waters that connected the Roman Empire. The name traveled along trade routes and through seafaring cultures, carrying its evocative connection to the ocean across Europe and eventually to the Americas.
To say 'Marina' aloud is to feel the ebb and flow of tides within your own voice, a rhythm that connects you to something ancient and powerful. When you picture your daughter, this name conjures images of her navigating life with an independent spirit, creative and insightful, drawn to the depths of understanding. You can already hear yourself calling it across a sun-drenched beach, the name perfectly suited to her vibrant energy.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Marina Abramović
Serbian performance artist, renowned for body art
Marina Diamandis
Welsh singer-songwriter, known as MARINA
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#1,307 in 1994
Total Births
39,072
First Recorded
1886
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