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Marena

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Pronounced muh-REE-nah /məˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Marina — from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea'; also linked to the Slavic Marena (a goddess of winter/death); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Marena is a form of Marina. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'muh-REE-nah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Marina — from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea'; also linked to the Slavic Marena (a goddess of winter/death); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7741 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marena is a form of Marina — from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea'; it is also linked to the Slavic Marena (a goddess of winter/death; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'muh-REE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Marina. Rare, of-the-sea at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marina comes from the Latin marinus, 'of the sea' — Marena is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-REE-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Marena — routes layered

Variations

MarinaMarennaMaryna

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If you like Marena…

Marina— the source name
Serena— a sound-neighbor -rena girls' name
Verena— a fellow -rena girls' name
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Martina— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marena mean?

Marena is a form of Marina — Latin 'of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Marena?

It's said muh-REE-nah /məˈri.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marena a boy or girl name?

Marena is a girl's name.

How popular is Marena?

Marena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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