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Marjan

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Pronounced mar-YAHN /mɑrˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Persian Marjan, 'coral' (and by extension 'pearl'), a gemstone name shared across Persian, Turkish, and Slavic cultures. In some Slavic contexts it also reads as a Marian form tied to Maria. Routes vary by region.Low

In 30 seconds: A gemstone name: Marjan means 'coral' or 'pearl' in Persian, and reads as a Marian form in Slavic use (said 'mar-YAHN'). Routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowPersian, Slavic
MeaningFrom Persian Marjan, 'coral' (and by extension 'pearl'), a gemstone name shared across Persian, Turkish, and Slavic cultures. In some Slavic contexts it also reads as a Marian form tied to Maria. Routes vary by region.
U.S. rank (2025)#8168 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219492025

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

Marjan comes from Persian for 'coral,' extended to 'pearl,' a treasured gemstone name across Persian, Turkish, and Slavic cultures. In parts of the Slavic world it also reads as a form linked to Maria. The two routes travel side by side, which we note (said 'mar-YAHN').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gemstone-bright, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Marjan means 'coral' or 'pearl' in Persian, a gemstone shared across Persian, Turkish, and Slavic naming — and in some Slavic settings it doubles as a Marian form, which we note (said 'mar-YAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Marjan — Persian 'coral/pearl'; also Slavic Marian form; routes vary

Variations

MarjaanMerjanMarijan

Nicknames

MarJanMaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marjan mean?

In Persian it means 'coral' (and 'pearl'); in some Slavic use it reads as a Marian form. Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Marjan?

It's said mar-YAHN /mɑrˈjɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marjan a boy or girl name?

Marjan is used here as a girl's name; note it can also be a boy's name in some Slavic regions.

How popular is Marjan?

Marjan is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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