Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Marina
mah-REE-nah
/məˈriːnə/
"The sea one" — a name of oceanic depth, coastal grace, and timeless international appeal
Marina is the feminine form of the Latin Marinus, meaning 'of the sea,' and carries all the romance of that etymology—deep, mysterious, boundless, and ever-changing. The name has been used in Europe since early Christian times, borne by several saints, and is equally beloved in Russia, Italy, Spain, Greece, and the English-speaking world. With its melodic sound and universal appeal, Marina is one of those rare names that feels simultaneously classic and cosmopolitan.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesMa · ri · na
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordMarinus
MeaningOf the sea
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2000
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 18
Nicknames
MariRinaMara
About the Name Marina
Marina means 'of the sea' or 'from the sea,' derived from the Latin marinus (marine). It evokes the boundless, ever-changing, and deeply mysterious nature of the ocean. The name carries qualities of depth, fluidity, and quiet strength—a person as expansive as the sea.
Marina is very popular in Russia, where it has been among the most common women's names throughout the twentieth century. The poet Marina Tsvetaeva is one of Russia's most celebrated literary figures. However, Marina is equally at home in Italian, Spanish, Greek, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, making it a truly international name.
Marinas are often described as creative, intuitive, and emotionally deep—much like the sea the name references. They tend to have rich inner lives and a natural artistic sensibility. People named Marina are often perceptive, independent-minded, and quietly magnetic.
Marina has maintained consistent popularity across Europe and the Americas, with particular strength in Russia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Brazil. In the United States it has been a moderately popular choice since the late twentieth century. Globally, it is one of the more internationally recognized feminine names.
Marina's three flowing syllables pair elegantly with both short and long middle names. Beautiful combinations include Marina Rose, Marina Grace, Marina Elise, Marina Claire, and Marina Celeste. For an international feel, Marina Sofia or Marina Valentina work wonderfully.
Marina is the feminine form of the Roman family name Marinus, derived from the Latin mare (sea). It has been in use as a given name since at least the early Christian era, when several saints bore the name. Saint Marina the Great Martyr, venerated in Eastern Christianity, helped spread the name across the Byzantine world, from which it entered Western European use.
Personality of Marina
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Marina
Creativity
82%
Elegance
88%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
85%
Strength
78%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Marina
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Marina Abramovic
Serbian performance artist, the grandmother of performance art
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Marina and the Diamonds (Marina Diamandis)
Welsh singer-songwriter known for Electra Heart and FROOT
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Marina Tsvetaeva
One of the greatest Russian poets of the twentieth century
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Marina Navratilova (Martina)
Tennis legend, eighteen Grand Slam singles titles
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Marina Silva
Brazilian environmentalist and politician
Middle Names for Marina
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Marina
Marina Rose
Marina Grace
Marina Elise
Marina Claire
Marina Belle
Marina Celeste
Marina Jade
Marina Renee
Marina Sofia
Marina Lucia
Marina Valentina
Marina Simone
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History of Marina
300 AD
Saint Marina the Great Martyr is venerated in Eastern Christianity
270 AD
Saint Marina of Aguas Santas becomes a patron saint of Spain and Portugal
1600s
Marina appears as a character in Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre
1800s
Marina becomes popular across Southern and Eastern Europe
1990s
Marina gains significant use in the United States and United Kingdom
Numerology & Symbolism of Marina
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ocean Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sea Lavender
Marina Around the World
How Marina is written in different languages and scripts
مارينا
Arabic
マリナ
Japanese
Марина
Russian
마리나
Korean
玛丽娜
Chinese
Μαρίνα
Greek
मरीना
Hindi
מרינה
Hebrew
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