Boy name
Mario name meaning
“associated with Mars, in one interpretation”
Mario is a masculine Italian name commonly linked, in one interpretation, to Mars, the Roman god of war. It is the Italian form of the Latin family name Marius. The connection with Mars is one explanation of its meaning; the origin of Marius remains uncertain.
What does Mario mean?
Associated with Mars, in one interpretation
In Indonesian: terkait Mars, menurut salah satu tafsir
Origin and cultural usage of Mario
The Italian form of the Latin family name Marius. One explanation connects it with Mars, the Roman god of war, but the origin of Marius is uncertain.
How to pronounce Mario
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦲꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮇ |
Is Mario a boy’s name?
Yes, Mario is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mario ranks #482 among boy names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mario
- Marco♂Associated with Mars
- Mari♂♀Beloved
- Malik♂Owner
- Martin♂Associated with Mars
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Maruf♂Well known, recognized goodness
- Majid♂Glorious, noble
- Masri♂From Egypt
- Mardi♂To cultivate, to nurture
- Maarif♂Knowledge and understandings
- Marta♂♀Lady, mistress of the house
- Marius♂Associated with Mars, god of war
Famous people named Mario
- Mario Aibekob · b. 1990
- Mario Aji · b. 2004
- Mario Teguh · b. 1956
- Mario Wuysang · b. 1979
- Mario Reyaan · b. 1991
- Mario Rokhmanto · b. 1992
- Mario Gerungan · b. 1987
- Mario Ginanjar · b. 1982
- Mario Lawalata · b. 1980
- Mario Marcella · b. 1983
- Mario Maulana · b. 1981
- Mario Caesar · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Mario
What is the meaning of Mario?
Mario means associated with Mars, in one interpretation. The Italian form of the Latin family name Marius. One explanation connects it with Mars, the Roman god of war, but the origin of Marius is uncertain.
Is Mario a boy’s name?
Yes, Mario is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 98% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Mario have?
Mario has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-o) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Mario?
Mario ranks #482 among boy names in our data sample (42 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mario?
Notable people named Mario include Mario Aibekob, Mario Aji, Mario Teguh.
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