From Latin Marius, likely connected to Mars, the Roman god of war. The name belonged to one of Rome's greatest military commanders, Gaius Marius, making it a name with real martial history behind it.
Marion
Wished-for child
Marisa
Beloved and loved one
Marise
Bitter rose
Marisela
Sea beauty
Marisol
Bitter Sea, Bitter Sun
Marissa
Wished-for child
Maritza
Wished-for child
Marius
warlike, of Mars
Mariyah
Bitter sweetness
Marizela
blessed, God is my light
Marjorie
Bitter, Wished-for Child
Marjory
Sea pearl
Mark
Mark derives from the Latin 'Marcus,' which is thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting meanings of 'of Mars' or 'warlike.' It may also carry the sense of 'hammer' from a pre-Latin root.