Marifer
Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Marifer
Marifer is a Spanish feminine name combining "María" (Mary) with the suffix "-fer" (derived from Latin *ferre*, meaning "to bear" or "to carry"), thus meaning "she who bears Mary" or "Mary-bearer."
The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in Spain and Latin America, reflecting Marian devotion within Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Marifer is a Spanish feminine name combining "María" (Mary) with the suffix "-fer" (derived from Latin *ferre*, meaning "to bear" or "to carry"), thus meaning "she who bears Mary" or "Mary-bearer."
The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, particularly in Spain and Latin America, reflecting Marian devotion within Christian tradition.
Marifer currently ranks #8,673 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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