Merian
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Merian
Merian derives from the Latin name Marianus, meaning "of or belonging to Mars" or "dedicated to the sea," with roots in both the Roman god of war and the Latin word "mare" (sea).
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Etymology
Merian derives from the Latin name Marianus, meaning "of or belonging to Mars" or "dedicated to the sea," with roots in both the Roman god of war and the Latin word "mare" (sea). The name has been used across Germanic, Dutch, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical bearings including the Swiss naturalist and engraver Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717), though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern usage.
Merian currently ranks #19,242 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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