Marena
Meaning of Marena
Marena, a feminine appellation of apparent Latin derivation, is most commonly regarded as a variant of Marina—itself rooted in the classical Latin marinus, meaning “of the sea”—thereby situating the name within a maritime semantic field that connotes ties to coastal topography and marine environments. While Marena remains comparatively rare in broader Anglo-American onomastic registers, it has demonstrated a modest yet consistent upward trajectory in Puerto Rican birth records, ascending from the fifty-third rank with seven occurrences in 2020 to the forty-fourth rank with sixteen occurrences in 2024. Phonetically articulated as /məˈreɪnə/ in contemporary English, the trisyllabic form employs a schwa-initial onset followed by a stressed medial syllable and an open final vowel, yielding a measured rhythmic cadence conducive to clear enunciation. From a sociolinguistic perspective, its gradual proliferation within Hispanic contexts underscores Marena’s capacity to traverse cultural boundaries while retaining an intrinsic maritime resonance, making it an analytically compelling choice for parents who value both historical depth and emerging regional popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as mah-RAY-nuh (/məˈreɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Marena
| Marena Whittle - |
| Marena Bencomo - |
