Marius
A Roman clan name, probably tied to Mars, though some scholars trace it instead to Latin mas, maris, "male".
Meaning and origin
Marius began as the name of a Roman clan long before it was given as a first name in its own right, and its root is still argued over: some link it to Mars, others to the old Latin word for "male".
How to pronounce Marius
| English (US) | MAIR-ee-us /ˈmɛəriəs/ |
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