Marian

Of the sea, bitter

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Marian meaning & origin

Marian is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Of the sea, bitter". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

MAIR-ee-un

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Marian. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Mar

Middle Name Ideas

  • Marian Rose
  • Marian Grace
  • Marian Marie
  • Marian Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Marian Anderson (singer)
  • Maid Marian (Robin Hood character)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marian

What does the name Marian mean?

Marian is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Of the sea, bitter". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Marian?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is MAIR-ee-un. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Marian?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Marian. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Marian?

Ideas to try include Mar. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Marian?

Try Marian Rose, Marian Grace, Marian Marie, Marian Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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