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Name Origin

Mariano is a masculine given name of Spanish and Italian origin. It is a variant of Marian, which itself derives from Maria, the Latin form of Miriam. Miriam was a Hebrew name meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Therefore, Mariano traditionally signifies 'related to Mary', 'dedicated to Mary', or 'follower of Mary'.

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Famous People

Mariano Rajoy (1955-)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Spain (2011-2018)

Mariano Rivera (1969-)

Baseball Player

  • MLB All-Star
  • 5x World Series champion with the New York Yankees
  • MLB career saves leader

Mariano Ponce (1874-1920)

Writer, Journalist

  • Key figure in the Philippine Propaganda Movement
  • Author of novels and historical works