Name meaning
Mario
may mean “of Mars; or male”
- Origin
- Latin, via Italian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Portuguese, German
- Spellings
- Mario · Marius · Mário · Maryo
- Say it
- MAH-ree-oh
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Mario comes from the Roman family name Marius, usually linked to Mars, the god of war, or to mas, male. Gaius Marius was a famous Roman general. Today Mario is known everywhere, from the racing driver Mario Andretti to the video game plumber.
Roots
From Latin Marius (Roman family name), linked to Mars or mas (male).
Where it is used
Marius is the Latin form.
Mario name FAQ
What does the name Mario mean?
Mario may mean “of Mars; or male”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Latin Marius (Roman family name), linked to Mars or mas (male).
Where does the name Mario come from?
Mario is of Latin, via Italian origin. Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Croatian, Portuguese, German families.
How do you pronounce Mario?
Mario is usually pronounced MAH-ree-oh.
Is Mario a boy's or a girl's name?
Mario is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Mario?
Related spellings and forms include Marius, Mário, Maryo.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.