Marymar
MAIR-ee-mar
Marymar is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A portmanteau name combining Mary (Hebrew, meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child') and Mar (Spanish/Latin, meaning 'sea'). It can suggest 'bitter sea' or 'wished-for sea'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1994.
What Marymar Means
“A portmanteau name combining Mary (Hebrew, meaning 'bitter' or 'wished-for child') and Mar (Spanish/Latin, meaning 'sea'). It can suggest 'bitter sea' or 'wished-for sea'.”
The Story of Marymar
Imagine the vastness of the ocean, named for the very sea your daughter will one day explore.
Marymar is a newer creation, a portmanteau that thoughtfully joins the Hebrew 'Mary,' with meanings like 'bitter' or 'wished-for child,' and the Spanish 'Mar,' meaning 'sea.' It was first recorded in the late 20th century.
This name speaks to a deep connection with the water. You might feel it holds the vast, mysterious depths of the ocean, a reflection of a child who will possess an oceanic resilience and a spirit as profound as the tides.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 1994
Total Births
35
First Recorded
1994
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