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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Coral
- Origin
- Persian/Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- mar-JAHN
Marjan is a Persian/Arabic name meaning coral, pronounced mar-JAHN. It's a short, two-syllable name with a soft opening and a crisp ending, and it carries a sea-born image in its meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Marjan
Meaning: Coral.
Origin: Persian/Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marjan
mar-JAHNIPA /mɑːrˈdʒɑːn/
Popularity of Marjan
Marjan is rare in the U.S.: it ranked #10754 in 2024 with a count of 9. Its highest ranking in the data was #5043 in 1949, with a count of 6.
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FAQ
What does the name Marjan mean?
Coral. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Marjan?
Marjan is pronounced mar-JAHN (IPA: /mɑːrˈdʒɑːn/).
Is Marjan a popular name right now?
Marjan peaked at #5043 in 1949 and is ranked #10754 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1949–2024.)
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