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Name Origin

Marius is a masculine given name of Roman origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'Marius', which means 'of Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars'. Mars was the Roman god of war, and therefore Marius often signifies strength, courage, and martial prowess.

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Famous People

Gaius Marius (157-86)

Roman general and statesman

  • Reformed the Roman army
  • Held the consulship an unprecedented seven times

Marius Petipa (1818-1910)

Ballet dancer and choreographer

  • Created numerous iconic ballets
  • Developed the classical ballet vocabulary

Marius Müller-Westernhagen (1948-)

German singer-songwriter and musician

  • Popular German rock musician
  • Known for his socially conscious lyrics