Mariel

Dutch diminutive of Mary
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mariel Origin and Meaning

The name Mariel is a girl's name of French, Dutch origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Mariel Hemingway popularized this attractive and unusual variation of Mary. It's a fairly recent form, emerging in the twentieth century. Other variations include Marielle and Mariella, which is found in Italy.

The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

# 947 in the US

Mariel Rank in US Top 1000

# 1538 on Nameberry

Mariel Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Mariel Popularity

Famous People Named Mariel

  • Mariel Hadley Hemingway
    American actress; granddaughter of writer Ernest Hemingway
  • Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm
    American soccer player
  • Mariel Leigh Zagunis
    American fencer
  • Mariel Rodriguez (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo
    Padilla), Filipina model/actress
  • Mariel Viray Pamintuan
    Filipina actress
  • Mariel Espinosa
    Mexican sprinter
  • Mariel "Mari" Madrid
    American dancer and YouTuber of duo Keone & Mari

Mariel in Pop Culture

  • Mariel Gullwhacker
    mouse character in the Redwall series
  • Dr. Mariel Underlay
    character on TV series "Invasion"
  • "Mariel
    " song by cellist Maya Beiser.