Marion

Marion is predominantly a female name, but it is also a male name, representing an old English and French diminutive of Maria and originally stemming from the Hebrew name Mirjam. The girl's name means "the beloved," "the rebellious," "the one loved by God," "the beloved one," "the bitter one," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea."

What does the name Marion mean?

Marion is predominantly a female name, but it is also a male name, representing an old English and French diminutive of Maria and originally stemming from the Hebrew name Mirjam. The girl's name means "the beloved," "the rebellious," "the one loved by God," "the beloved one," "the bitter one," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea." The origins are not securely documented, but it is very likely that it is of ancient Egyptian origin, derived from mry meaning "beloved." In Germany, the name Marion was very fashionable in the 1950s and 1960s. In France, the emphasis is on the last syllable, while in Germany it is on the first. The name Maria and its original form Mirjam, along with their variants, are the most widely used Christian girl names. Other variants include Mariona, Marionela, Mariolina, Marjonne, Marionette, Mariola, and Mariora. Additionally, Marion also exists as a surname. The name became known through the mother of Jesus, and in this context, it is considered a symbol of pure and deep love.

Where does the name Marion come from?

Etymology Marion is a female and male name of ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew origin with the meaning "the rebellious" or "the beloved." Ancient Egyptian Ancient Aramaic Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Marion?

Sound & pronunciation of Marion: The name Marion is structured with two to three syllables and is balanced. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Ma-ri-on" [ˈmaʁi̯ɔn], with the first syllable being stressed. The open vowel combination provides a wide sound arc. Marion appears timeless and elegant - harmonious, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Marion?

The name day of Marion is January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

From the 1880s to the early 1920s, the girl's name Marion in Germany mostly ranked between the top 60 and top 90, regularly appearing in the upper midfield. In the late 1920s to the 1940s, the name gained significant popularity and reached the top 30 to top 40 multiple times. During this period, it consistently ranked among the frequently given first names. In the 1950s and 1960s, the name experienced its strongest phase.

Nicknames & pet names

Mairon / Maja / Majo / Majon / Majonäse / Malon / Mara / Mari / Mariandl / Marie / Marijona / Mario / Marionaise / Marionion / Marionka / Mariöni / Maro / Maron / Maroni / Marre / Marv / Mary / Matze / Maule / Mayo / Mingo / Nori / Rio

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Famous people

• Claude Marion Akins (actor from the USA)
• J. Marion Shull (botanist from America)
• Joseph-Marion Leandre (Haitian footballer)
• Kathleen Marion Barrow (American writer)
• Marion Barry (American politician)
• Marion Bartoli (French tennis player)
• Marion Bertrand (skier from Germany)
• Marion Black (American musician)
• Marion Blackwell (British composer)
• Marion Brown (saxophonist, jazz musician from the USA)
• Marion Campbell (American football player)
• Marion Cottillard (actress and Oscar winner)
• Marion Couthoy Smith (Belarusian poet)
• Marion Cowings (jazz musician from the USA)
• Marion Dane Bauer (American writer)
• Marion Davies (American actress of the 1920s/1930s)
• Marion Degler (German actress)
• Marion Dix Sullivan (American composer)
• Marion Game (actress from Morocco)
• Marion Gering (American film director)