Name meaning
Marina
may mean “of the sea”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Russian, Spanish, Italian, Greek, English, German
- Spellings
- Marina · Marína
- Say it
- mah-REE-nah
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Marina is the feminine form of the Roman name Marinus. Over time it became connected with the Latin word for sea, and today it brings to mind coastlines and harbours. Saint Marina, an early martyr honoured in the Orthodox Church, helped spread the name.
Roots
From Marinus, a form of Marius, possibly linked to Mars; later associated with Latin marinus (of the sea).
Where it is used
Popular across Europe, especially in Russia, Spain, Italy and Greece, and in Latin America.
Famous people named Marina
- Marina Tsvetaeva (1892–1941), Russian poet
- Marina Abramović (born 1946), Serbian performance artist
Marina name FAQ
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina may mean “of the sea”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Marinus, a form of Marius, possibly linked to Mars; later associated with Latin marinus (of the sea).
Where does the name Marina come from?
Marina is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Russian, Spanish, Italian, Greek, English families.
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina is usually pronounced mah-REE-nah.
Is Marina a boy's or a girl's name?
Marina is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Marina?
Related spellings and forms include Marína.
Who are famous people named Marina?
Marina Tsvetaeva (1892–1941), Russian poet; Marina Abramović (born 1946), Serbian performance artist.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, 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.