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Marni
Pronounced MAR-nee /ˈmɑr.ni/High
Meaning: Variously from the Hebrew Marnina, 'to rejoice; cause of joy', and a pet form of Marina/Marion ('of the sea'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Marni comes variously from the Hebrew Marnina, 'to rejoice; cause of joy', and a pet form of Marina/Marion ('of the sea'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'MAR-nee').
In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century pet name. Rare, to-rejoice at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Marni mean?
Marni is variously Hebrew 'to rejoice' (Marnina) and a pet form of Marina ('of the sea'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Marni?
It's said MAR-nee /ˈmɑr.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Marni a boy or girl name?
Marni is a girl's name.
How popular is Marni?
Marni is a very rare name in the U.S.