Mario

Mario represents the Italian and Spanish variant of the name Marius. However, the exact meaning is not definitively clarified.

What does the name Mario mean?

Mario is the Italian and Spanish derivation of the name Marius. While the exact meaning remains unclear, it could refer to 'the one descended from the Maris family,' as Marius was an ancient Roman family name. Alternatively, Marius/Mario could also be interpreted as 'the male,' derived from the Latin word mas for 'male,' or as 'the man from the sea,' based on the Latin mare for 'the sea.' In Germany, the name Mario was very popular as a boy's name towards the end of the 20th century, but has seen a continuous decline since the 1990s, making it rarely chosen for newborns today.

Where does the name Mario come from?

The name Mario has its origins in Latin and Roman and is associated with meanings like 'the man from the sea' or 'the one descended from the Maris family.' The Latin

How do you pronounce Mario?

The sound and pronunciation of Mario are melodic and flowing, with three to four syllables. In the German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Ma-ri-o' [ˈmaːʁio]. The name begins with an open, long 'a,' which conveys a warm note. The bright middle position and the open 'o' at the end provide a harmonious conclusion. Mario appears lively and spirited - friendly, international, and present.

When is the name day of Mario?

The name day for Mario is celebrated on January 19 (Marius (martyr)) as well as on December 31 (Marius of Avenches).

Popularity

In Germany, Mario ranked mostly between the top 70 and top 85 from 1927 to 1959, making it a regularly occurring name, but not one of the top contenders. In the 1960s and early 1970s, it was often found between ranks 30 and 50, achieving its best placement at rank 30 in 1971 and briefly being part of the extended top.

Nicknames & pet names

Ario / Aro / Maajoo / Maggio / Maio / Majo / Majoo / Major / Maki / Mango / Mano / Mare / Mari / Marieuse / Mariggio / Marijo / Marinko / Marino / Mariola / Marion / Marionettn / Marionäse / Marius / Maro / Maroni / Marsi / Maumi / Mausi / Meiose / Mero / Mio / Mo / Moe / Muri / Märuu / Möpipo / Mörchen / Müko / Rario / Rio / Supermario

Similar first names

Marian

Famous people

• Eduardo Mario Acevedo (Uruguayan footballer)
• Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa (Peruvian-Spanish author & politician)
• Mario Adorf (actor)
• Mario Balotelli Barwuah (Italian footballer)
• Mario Barth (comedian)
• Mario Basler (football player and coach)
• Mario Bermejo (English football player)
• Mario Bravo (writer from Argentina)
• Mario Bühler (footballer from Switzerland)
• Mario Casas (Spanish actor)
• Mario Caserini (Italian film director)
• Mario Cipollini (Italian racing cyclist)
• Mario Custodio Nazare (Brazilian footballer)
• Mario del Monaco (Italian tenor opera singer)
• Mario Dewar Barrett (American RnB singer & actor)
• Mario Draghi (former president of the Italian National Bank)
• Mario Eggimann (Swiss football player)
• Mario Fannin (Georgian American football player)
• Mario Gabriele Andretti (former American racing driver)
• Mario Girotti (actor / Terence Hill)