Marinus
Meaning of Marinus
Originating from the Latin name Marinus, the name Marinus is associated with strength and leadership. It is a male name that has its roots in ancient Roman culture. Pronounced as mah-REE-nus in Dutch and muh-REE-nus in Latin, this name has a rich history and a timeless appeal. The variation of Marino is also used, further adding to the versatility of the name. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 17 per year in the United States between 1911 and 1950, Marinus remains a unique choice for parents seeking a strong and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as mah-REE-nus (/mɑˈriːnʏs/)
Latin
- Pronunced as muh-REE-nus (/məˈriːnʊs/)
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Notable People Named Marinus
| Marinus van IJzendoorn - Marinus H. "Rien" van IJzendoorn is a renowned professor of human development at Erasmus University Rotterdam, known for his research on parenting, child development, attachment, emotion regulation, and child maltreatment. |
| Marinus of Neapolis - Marinus, a Neoplatonist philosopher and mathematician from Flavia Neapolis, Palestine, was known for his works on Euclid's Data and Proclus, as well as two astronomical texts. |
| Marinus of Tyre was a Greek-speaking Roman geographer, cartographer, and mathematician who laid the foundation for mathematical geography and influenced Claudius Ptolemy's Geography. |
| Marinus Adrianus Koekkoek, also known as The Elder, was a renowned 19th-century Dutch landscape and marine painter. |
