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Maris

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 18
Origin: Latin (marinus). Meaning: of the sea, marine.
From Latin 'marinus/marina', 'relating to the sea', derived from 'mare' ('sea'). Used as a cognomen and later as a Christian given name.

Name day for Maris

July 18

Why this day? Maris is a short form of Marina, and shares its name day.

Maris is celebrated in the United States, Brazil, Argentina and Germany on October 6; Spain on July 18.

The story of the name Maris

Maris is a short form of Marina. It keeps its origin (Latin (marinus)) and meaning — of the sea, marine, and shares its name day, July 18.

On birth records, Maris is rarely written as such: the Mariss are Marinas (99,167 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Marina page. Maris is also a short form of Marilu.

Frequently asked questions about Maris

What does Maris mean?

Maris is a short form of Marina, which means of the sea, marine.

When is Maris's name day?

July 18, together with Marina: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Maris a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Marina.

Maris's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Maris

Bottom 10

  1. Freya60%
  2. Galilea60%
  3. Indiana62%
  4. Scarlett62%
  5. Kylie62%
  6. Cléo64%
  7. Allegra64%
  8. Molly65%
  9. Mel66%
  10. Rihanna67%

Love potential for Maris

Bottom 10

  1. Indiana52%
  2. Cléo54%
  3. Lilith55%
  4. Scarlett55%
  5. Kendra56%
  6. Rihanna56%
  7. Mel58%
  8. Sigrid59%
  9. Liv60%
  10. Gianna60%

Professional potential for Maris

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna44%
  2. Kendra48%
  3. Lilith49%
  4. Scarlett51%
  5. Lilya52%
  6. Ivy53%
  7. Assa53%
  8. Vittoria54%
  9. Indiana54%
  10. Molly55%

Crush potential for Maris

Top 10

  1. Alanna96%
  2. Léonie96%
  3. Esraa96%
  4. Haya96%
  5. Nihal96%
  6. Arely96%
  7. Eline96%
  8. Sirine96%
  9. Melek96%
  10. Kendall96%

Bottom 10

  1. Annie58%
  2. Galilea60%
  3. Freya60%
  4. Sigrid61%
  5. Arlette63%
  6. Gianna64%
  7. Arwen65%
  8. Savina68%
  9. Odette69%
  10. Elen69%
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