Mario

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which means “warlike” or “male”. In Italian, Mario means “manly”.
Pronunciation
In Italian and Spanish, the name Mario is pronounced as "MAH-ree-oh" with a rolled "r" sound. In English, it is often pronounced as "MAR-ee-oh."
MA-ryo(Italian, Spanish, German)
Popularity
In the United States, Mario was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, when the video game character was at the height of his popularity. However, it has declined in popularity since then. Mario is still a popular name in Italy and other parts of Europe.

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Mario Name meanings & History

The name Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which means “warlike” or “male”. In Italian, Mario means “manly”. Italian and Spanish form of Marius. Famous bearers include American racecar driver Mario Andretti (1940-) and Canadian hockey player Mario Lemieux (1965-). It is also borne by a Nintendo video game character, a mustached Italian plumber, who debuted as the playable hero of Donkey Kong in 1981. Spelled マリオ (Mario) in Japanese Katakana, he was reportedly named after Mario Segale (1934-2018), an American businessman who rented a warehouse to Nintendo. Mario is a popular name for baby boys in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries. It can also be used by parents of any nationality who are fans of the video game character.

Zodiac Sign of Mario: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mario:

M: Manipulative,Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory,Maternal,Mommy,Mother

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Aggressive

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

Mario is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Mario include Italian-American actor Mario Cantone, Italian soccer player Mario Balotelli, and Italian-American singer Mario Lanza.

2.) MARIO (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Latin Marius, an old Roman family name of uncertain derivation. (MAH-REE-O)


3.) Mario (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: God of war; male


4.) Mario (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Mario means "manly" or "warrior" in Italian. It is derived from the Latin name Marius.

Scripts: In Italian, the name Mario is written as "Mario".
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
まり緒(Kanji/Hiragana)
マリオ(Japanese Katakana)
真理夫,
真理央,
真理男,
真理緒,
真理雄,
鞠生,
鞠緒,

Pronunciation: MAH-ṘEE-O
The name Mario is pronounced as "MAHR-ee-oh" or "MAHR-yoh".


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Cartoon of Mario

Description: The name Mario means "manly" or "warrior" in Italian. It is derived from the Latin name Marius. From Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "true, reality", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male, man" (usually masculine) or 央 (o) meaning "centre, middle" (usually feminine). Other kanji combinations can also form this name. The name Mario is used mainly as a boys' name, although it can also be used as a girls' name in some cultures. It is a popular choice for parents who want a strong and unique name for their baby.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mario include Italian politician and soccer manager Mario Balotelli, American film director Mario Van Peebles, Italian composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and American baseball player Mario Mendoza.

5.) MARIO (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Popular name derived from the Latin Marius, an old Roman family name of uncertain derivation. See MARIANO. (MAH-REE-O)


6.) MARIO (Male)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Derived from the Latin Marius, an old Roman family name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war, but others think it might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender). (MAH-REE-O)


7.) Mario (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) a form of Marino.

Other Forms: Mareo, Marios, Marrio, Maryon


8.) Mario (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: (Italian) masculine

Other Forms: Marioh, Marius, Marrio, Morio


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