Marlus
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marlus
Marlus is derived from the Latin name Marinus, which combines "mare" (sea) with the suffix "-us," meaning "of the sea" or "maritime." The name has roots in Roman maritime culture and was borne by early Christian saints, particularly Saint Marinus, a 4th-century hermit venerated in San Marino and the Catholic tradition.
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Etymology
Marlus is derived from the Latin name Marinus, which combines "mare" (sea) with the suffix "-us," meaning "of the sea" or "maritime." The name has roots in Roman maritime culture and was borne by early Christian saints, particularly Saint Marinus, a 4th-century hermit venerated in San Marino and the Catholic tradition.
Marlus currently ranks #4,824 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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