Etymology

Marius

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Today it means: A male given name from Latin. Full definition →

Latin Marius
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  1. Latin · derived fromMarius
  2. English todayMarius

From Latin Marius, a Roman family name probably derived from Mars. By folk etymology seen as a masculine form of Maria.

Words from the same roots

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Mario

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