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Marna
How to Pronounce Marna
Pronounced MAR-nuh /ΛmΙr.nΙ/High
Meaning: Marna is a short, Scandinavian-flavored girls' name generally read as a form of Marina, from Latin marinus, 'of the sea'. It stands as a trimmer sister to Marnie and Marina, carrying the same maritime meaning in two crisp beats.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marna is a compact girls' name linked to Marina, from Latin marinus, 'of the sea'. It carries a Scandinavian feel and functions as a sister to Marnie, giving families a short, sea-tinged Mar- name at a time when Marilyn and Marlene were also in fashion.
It reached its high point around 1947 and eased back through the century. A woman named Marna at the peak is now in her late seventies. It has not revived but sits close to the newly fashionable Marlowe and Marnie in sound, so a parent drawn to it has good modern company; it needs no nickname.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marna mean?
Marna is usually read as a form of Marina, from Latin meaning 'of the sea'.
How do you pronounce Marna?
It's said MAR-nuh /ΛmΙr.nΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Marna a boy or girl name?
Marna is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marna?
Marna was an uncommon vintage name that crested in the late nineteen-forties and has been rare since.