Marina as a name
“Marina” is a female given name of Latin origin, meaning “of the sea” or “belonging to the sea”. It is derived from the Latin word “marinus”, which means “of the sea” or “marine”. The name has been in use since ancient times and was a popular name among early Christians, who often used it as a symbolic reference to the Church as a safe harbor for the faithful.
The name has been used in various forms in different languages, including “Maree” in Irish, “Marine” in French, and “Marina” in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. It is a popular name in many countries, including Italy, Spain, and Russia.
Famous people with the name Marina include Marina Abramović, a Serbian performance artist; Marina and the Diamonds, a Welsh singer-songwriter; and Marina Tsvetaeva, a Russian poet.
