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At a Glance: Name: Maren – Meaning: form of Marina; 'of the sea' – Origin: Danish (from Latin Marina) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAIR-en
Maren (pronounced MAIR-en) is a Danish name that developed from the Latin Marina, carrying the meaning 'of the sea.' If you're drawn to names with a nature-linked meaning in a short, clean form, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Maren
Meaning: Form of marina; 'of the sea'.
Origin: Danish (from Latin Marina).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maren
Phonetic: MAIR-en IPA: /ˈmɛrən/
Popularity of Maren
Maren peaked at #437 in 2020, when 703 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #570, with 529 girls named Maren that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Maren mean?
Form of marina; ‘of the sea’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maren)
How do you pronounce Maren?
Maren is pronounced MAIR-en (IPA: /ˈmɛrən/).
Is Maren a popular name right now?
Maren peaked at #437 in 2020 and is ranked #570 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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