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Name Origin

Maren is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used for girls. It is of Norwegian origin and means 'of the sea' or 'star of the sea'.

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Famous People

Maren Morris (1990-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner
  • ACM Award winner
  • Known for hits like 'The Middle' and 'My Church'

Maren Ade (1976-)

Film director

  • Acclaimed for her films 'Toni Erdmann' and 'Everyone Else Stands Still'
  • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film