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Marde

Quick answerThe given name 'Marde' is likely a variant of 'Mard' or 'Marda', derived from the Persian word *mard* (مرد) meaning "man" or "hero," with the suffix '-e' possibly indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.

Persian · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#820
TrendVintage
Peak year1910
Syllables1
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian
CultureIranian
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#820

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Marde

The given name 'Marde' is likely a variant of 'Mard' or 'Marda', derived from the Persian word *mard* (مرد) meaning "man" or "hero," with the suffix '-e' possibly indicating a diminutive or affectionate form.

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Etymology

The given name 'Marde' is likely a variant of 'Mard' or 'Marda', derived from the Persian word *mard* (مرد) meaning "man" or "hero," with the suffix '-e' possibly indicating a diminutive or affectionate form. It is primarily used in Persian-speaking cultures and among Zoroastrian or Muslim communities in Iran, though it is rare and lacks notable historical prominence.

Marde currently ranks #820 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1910.

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