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Marius

Marius is a boy’s name of Latin origin. This name translates to “manly” or “dedicated to Mars,” referring to the Roman god of war. Marius also appears as a character in the iconic Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables, as well as the movie and musical adaptation of the same name. Marius offers a chic alternative to more popular names such as Mark or Marcus, thanks to its historical and cultural flair.
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Meaning

Manly, Dedicated to Mars

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Pronunciation

MAHR-ee-uhs

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Name Story

Traits

  • Brave
  • Determined
  • Loyal
  • Ambitious

Compatibility

Marius pairs well with classical or traditional names for siblings. It also works nicely as a strong and distinctive middle name choice. Consider pairing it with names of Roman or Greek origin for a cohesive and timeless feel.

Brave Determined Loyal Ambitious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Marius Petipa

Marius Petipa

Choreographer

Born: March 11, 1818 · Marseille, France

Portrait of Marius Müller-Westernhagen

Marius Müller-Westernhagen

Musician

Born: December 6, 1948 · Düsseldorf, Germany

Portrait of Marius Stan

Marius Stan

Scientist

Born: November 1, 1971 · Romania

Portrait of Marius Copil

Marius Copil

Athlete

Born: October 17, 1990 · Arad, Romania

Portrait of Marius Žaliūkas

Marius Žaliūkas

Athlete

Born: November 10, 1983 · Kaunas, Lithuania

Portrait of Marius Biegai

Marius Biegai

Artist

Born: September 13, 1915 · São Paulo, Brazil

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Marius Original form
  • Marijus Lithuanian
  • Мариус Russian
  • Μάριος Greek
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Arabic
  • Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Armenian

Cultural Adaptations

  • マリウス (Mariusu) Japanese
  • 马里乌斯 (Mǎlǐwūsī) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • ماريوس (Māriūs) Arabic
  • მარიუსი (Mariusi) Georgian
  • मारिउस (Mārius) Hindi
  • Մարիուս (Marius) Armenian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marius

What does Marius mean?
Manly, Dedicated to Mars
What is the origin of Marius?
Marius has Latin origins.
Is Marius popular?
Marius has been viewed 67 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Marius?
Similar names include Yazmin, Amari, Zev, Lia, Maisie.
How do you pronounce Marius?
Marius is pronounced MAHR-ee-uhs.

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