Maris - A soft unisex name
Learn more about Maris, The meaning of Maris changes depending on its gender: girls' Maris means 'of the sea', while boys' Maris means 'male'..
Maris is a name of dual gender origin, meaning ‘of the sea’ when taken from the Latin word ‘mare’ for girls and ‘male’ from the Latin word ‘mas’ for boys. This name has multiple variations and is well-liked in many countries.
What’s the origin of Maris
The name Maris is derived from the Latin words ‘mare’ and ‘mas’, meaning ‘of the sea’ and ‘male’ respectively. The feminine form has its roots in the Latin title for Virgin Mary, ‘Stella Maris’ or ‘star of the sea.
What’s the meaning of Maris
The meaning of Maris changes depending on its gender: girls’ Maris means ‘of the sea’, while boys’ Maris means ‘male’.
Variants of Maris
- Marris
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Phonetics
Maris (MAH-ris) is a slightly difficult name to pronounce with a soft sonority