Marina
of the sea (Latin)
Marina is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 174, with 44,179 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of the sea (Latin)
Marina stems from the Latin adjective 'marinus' (from 'mare', sea). Introduced during the Spanish colonial period through the veneration of Saint Marina, it remains a classic, enduring feminine name in the Philippines across generations.
Derived from the Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'. It entered the Philippines primarily via Spanish Catholicism, where it has been a well-established traditional Christian name for centuries.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to traditional nicknames like 'Maring' among older generations, or modern diminutives like 'Rina' and 'Mari'.
Related forms
- Marina Spanish
- Marina Italian
- Marina Russian
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Marina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Marina with two Filipino surnames?
Marina is the given name. The full name is Marina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marina is number 174, with 44,179 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.