Marion Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Marion is a name that has English and French roots. The name Marion is believed to have been derived from a devotee of Mother Mary. Another interpretation of the name Marion is a derivation of the Hebrew name Miryam. The meaning of the name Miryam is ‘wished for a child.’ The French version of the name means ‘little,’ ‘bitter,’ ‘rebellion,’ or ‘star of the sea.’ In Old English, the name Marion was used as a diminutive for the name Mary, Margery or Marriott, while it is used as a nickname for Marie in French.

The name Marion was initially used as a surname and was popular in civil districts of France, such as Brittany and Lorraine. Marion was the name of a powerful family with ancient ties to France’s nobility and those that held a higher social status. These high-ranking officials included Lords, Barons and Commanders of the army. François-Louis Marion, also known as Baron Marion, a French general and chief commander in Napoleon’s empire, is a famous bearer of this surname.

The name Marion is pronounced; ‘MA-ree-ɘn.’ There are multiple variations of the name Marion including Marian, Marie, Marianne, Marisha, Maricica, Merjem, Mariano, Marietta, Moriah and Mary. Marion can also have various nicknames, such as Mimi, Minnie, Mari, Mara, Mona and Mar.

Marion is a name also found in the fiction world. Moron Moseby is one of the memorable characters in the American sitcom ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.’ He is the hotel manager in the series, which was aired on the Disney Channel. Marion Ravenwood was another favorite fictional character in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise. Portrayed by Karen Allen, the character makes her first appearance in the 1981 movie ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark.’ The iconic Lieutenant Marion “Cobra” Cobretti, the titular character played by Sylvester Stallone in the 1986 American action drama ‘Cobra’ is another popular character carrying this name.

Marion

Meaning Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity, Judaism

Origin English, French, Hebrew

Lucky Number 7

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 3 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Medium length and easy to pronounce

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How To Pronounce Marion?

Pronounced as mah-ree-un

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Marion in English.

Notable People Named Marion

This section covers people who have made the name Marion famous with their contributions in various fields. It indeed is a little more inspiration for you to choose the name for your baby, don’t you think?

Marion CotillardActress and singer
Marion RossActress
Marion BaileyEnglish Actress best known for her role in 'All or Nothing' and 'Mr. Turner'
Marion BartoliFrench professional tennis player, won the 2013 Wimbledon Championship
Marion AyeAmerican actress, best known for her roles in 'The Hick' and 'The Weak-End Party'

Marion In Fancy Fonts

Visualize your little one’s name in different captivating fonts. You can use these fancy styles on birth announcement cards, nursery decorations, personalized gifts, to name a few. Select the perfect font from these options for a touch of personalization.

Double Struck Font

𝕄 𝕒 𝕣 𝕚 𝕠 𝕟
Bold Script Font

𝓜 𝓪 𝓻 𝓲 𝓸 𝓷
Fancy Style 35 Font

m α r ï ⊕ η
Fancy Style 7 Font

Μ Δ Ř Ɨ Ø Ň
Love Font

M♥ a♥ r♥ i♥ o♥ n♥
Black Square Font

🅼 🅰 🆁 🅸 🅾 🅽
Hand Writing 2 Font

M α ɾ ι σ ɳ
X Above Bellow Font

M͓̽ a͓̽ r͓̽ i͓̽ o͓̽ n͓̽

Adorable ‘Marion’ Wallpapers To Share

Liked our fancy fonts for Marion? Why not go a step forward with these beautiful posters? They are perfect to download and use as display pictures or social media posts! You may also use them as part of decorating your child’s room. These personalized wallpapers celebrate the positive vibes of the name, offering a unique way to show how much this name means to you. What’s more! You have multiple options here to choose depending on your mood or occasion.

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‘I Love Marion’ Wallpaper

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References

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Marion
https://www.etymonline.com/word/Marion
Astrology, Hermes (2023); Astrology for Beginners.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370635414_Astrology_for_Beginners
Shirley Lawrence; The Secret Science of Numerology: The Hidden Meaning of Numbers and Letters.
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Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia; “zodiac”; Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/zodiac
P.V.R. Narasimha Rao; Vedic Astrology: An Integrated Approach.
https://www.vedicastrologer.org/articles/vedic_astro_textbook.pdf
Paulo Martins; A Concise History of Hindu Astrology and Indian Spirituality; Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
https://www.saspublishers.com/media/articles/SJAHSS_112_33-36_FT_MAEgJAB.pdf
International Phonetic Association.
https://www.internationalphoneticassociation.org/
Adam Szczegielniak; Phonetics: The Sounds of Language; Harvard University.
https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/adam/files/phonetics.ppt.pdf
Lalita K. Wani et al; Review of Scientific Analysis Of Sacred Sound OM (AUM); Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Novermber 2020.
https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2011207.pdf

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Phonemic Representation Of Marion

Phonemics is the study of a language’s distinctive sound units (phonemes), as standardized by the International Phonetics Association. When choosing a name for your baby, knowing its phonemic pronunciation gives an idea about the name’s sound pattern and auditory appeal. You can assess the name’s ease of pronunciation, memorability, and softness. Here is the phonemic transcription of Marion in American and British accents.

In American English: /ˈmær.i.ən/
In British English: /ˈmær.i.ən/

Pronunciation of names, in fact, any spoken word, involves the participation of various parts of the mouth, vocal cord, nose, and lungs. Underneath all the sounds we make is the airstream flowing from the lungs and moving up to the mouth. It’s incredible how lips, tongue, teeth, alveolar ridge, palate, glottis, and larynx work harmoniously to bring out the words. Studies have proved that positive sounds like OM (AUM) help maintain hormonal balance and mental health and reduce stress and anxiety. So, what parts does Marion trigger? Find the details here; the sound of Marion might bring in more positive vibes into your life!

Phoneme	Articulation
/m/	Bringing both lips together. Airflow stops for a fraction of a second
/æ/	Tongue low front, spread lips. Airflow is continuous
/r/	Curling back the tip of the tongue behind the alveolar ridge. Causes some obstruction of the airstream in the mouth
/i/	Tongue high front, spread lips. Airflow is continuous
/ə/	Tongue mid. Airflow is continuous
/n/	Tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge. Airflow stops for a fraction of a second

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