Marijan
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Marijan
Marijan is a South Slavic name derived from the Latin name Marianus, which is a derivative of Mars (the Roman god of war) or Maria, meaning "of Mars" or "dedicated to Mary." The name is primarily used in Croatia, Serbia, and other former Yugoslav countries, with particular prevalence among Catholic populations, though it has been borne by historical figures across the region since the medieval period.
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Etymology
Marijan is a South Slavic name derived from the Latin name Marianus, which is a derivative of Mars (the Roman god of war) or Maria, meaning "of Mars" or "dedicated to Mary." The name is primarily used in Croatia, Serbia, and other former Yugoslav countries, with particular prevalence among Catholic populations, though it has been borne by historical figures across the region since the medieval period.
Marijan currently ranks #4,865 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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