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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the sea
- Origin
- Latin (via Serbo-Croatian Marin, from Latin marinus, "of the sea")
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- MAH-rin
Marin (MAH-rin) means "of the sea." It comes from the Latin marinus, passed through the Serbo-Croatian name Marin. It's short, easy to say, and easy to spell for a parent who wants a name with a clear meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Marin
Meaning: Of the sea.
Origin: Latin (via Serbo-Croatian Marin, from Latin marinus, "of the sea").
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marin
MAH-rinIPA /ˈmɑːrɪn/
Popularity of Marin
Marin peaked in 2004, when it ranked #837 in the U.S. with 295 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1900 with 105 babies, so it's a name you'll rarely hear on the playground.
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FAQ
What does the name Marin mean?
Of the sea. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Marin?
Marin is pronounced MAH-rin (IPA: /ˈmɑːrɪn/).
Is Marin a popular name right now?
Marin peaked at #837 in 2004 and is ranked #1900 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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