Female Name
Mar
ˈmaɾ
ˈmar
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
English verbs
isograms
Marian titles
ocean
saints
sea
Spanish words
Spy x Family characters
Virginia Woolf characters
water
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
classic65%
youthful65%
strong100%
strange120%
simple120%
Meaning & Etymology
The name 'Mar' means 'sea' in Spanish and Catalan. It originates from a devotional title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Mar (Our Lady of the Sea), who is the patron saint of the Spanish province of Almería. The name carries a strong maritime and religious connotation, symbolizing protection and guidance over the seas.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mar
Evolution:
Derived from the Latin word 'mare' meaning 'sea', the name evolved in the Romance languages, particularly in Spanish and Catalan, to signify the sea and later became associated with the Virgin Mary un...
Source:
Latin 'mare'