Marais is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
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Marais Erasmus
Marais Erasmus (born 27 February 1964) is a South African former first-class cricketer who is currently serving as an international cricket umpire. He is a member of the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and stands in matches of all three formats of ...
(born 1964), South African cricketer and umpire
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Marais Viljoen
Marais Viljoen, (2 December 1915 – 4 January 2007) was the last ceremonial state president of South Africa from 4 June 1979 until 3 September 1984. Viljoen became the last of the ceremonial presidents of South Africa when he was succeeded in ...
(1915–2007), the last ceremonial State President of South Africa from 1979 until 1984
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Masculine given names