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Maris

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 18
Origin: Latin (marinus). Meaning: of the sea, marine.
From Latin 'marinus/marina', 'relating to the sea', derived from 'mare' ('sea'). Used as a cognomen and later as a Christian given name.

Name day for Maris

July 18

Why this day? Maris is a short form of Marina, and shares its name day.

Maris is celebrated in the United States, Brazil, Argentina and Germany on October 6; Spain on July 18.

The story of the name Maris

Maris is a short form of Marina. It keeps its origin (Latin (marinus)) and meaning — of the sea, marine, and shares its name day, July 18.

On birth records, Maris is rarely written as such: the Mariss are Marinas (99,167 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Marina page. Maris is also a short form of Marilu.

Frequently asked questions about Maris

What does Maris mean?

Maris is a short form of Marina, which means of the sea, marine.

When is Maris's name day?

July 18, together with Marina: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Maris a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Marina.

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Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

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