Marina

Origin and meaning of Marina

Marina comes from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea,' conveying freedom, open horizons and calm. Borne by several saints, it is one of the most international names of all: hugely common in Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany and throughout the Slavic world, where it is beloved in Russia. Its spelling stays almost unchanged from language to language, making it an elegant, universal choice, easily recognised everywhere.

Variants around the world

How Marina is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Marina Abramović— artist
• Marina Cvetaeva— poet