Marine

At a Glance: Name: Marine – Meaning: of the sea (by association with Marina) – Origin: uncertain (French, likely cognate of Marina) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mah-REEN

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Marine is a girl's name pronounced mah-REEN, believed to come from French and likely related to Marina, carrying the meaning 'of the sea.' It has an outdoorsy, well-traveled feel that suits parents drawn to nature-inspired names with an international touch. The exact origin isn't fully settled, but the sea connection through Marina gives it a clear thread to hold onto.

Meaning & Origin of Marine

Meaning: Of the sea (by association with marina).

Origin: uncertain (French, likely cognate of Marina).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Marine

Phonetic: mah-REEN   IPA: /mɑːˈriːn/

Popularity of Marine

In 2022, Marine ranked #13085 on the SSA list with just 7 babies given the name, a steep drop from its peak of #1305 in 1934, when 31 babies received it.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1900–2022.

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FAQ

What does the name Marine mean?

Of the sea (by association with marina). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marine)

How do you pronounce Marine?

Marine is pronounced mah-REEN (IPA: /mɑːˈriːn/).

Is Marine a popular name right now?

Marine peaked at #1305 in 1934 and is ranked #13085 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1900–2022.)

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