Mariano is a masculine name from the

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, corresponding to the feminine

Mariana Mariana may refer to: Literature * ''Mariana'' (Dickens novel), a 1940 novel by Monica Dickens * ''Mariana'' (poem), a poem by Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson * ''Mariana'' (Vaz novel), a 1997 novel by Katherine Vaz Music *"Mariana", a so ...

. It is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Roman Marianus which derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god

Mars Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, only being larger than Mercury (planet), Mercury. In the English language, Mars is named for the Mars (mythology), Roman god of war. Mars is a terr ...

(see also

Ares Ares (; grc, Ἄρης, ''Árēs'' ) is the Greek god of war and courage. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and the son of Zeus and Hera. The Greeks were ambivalent towards him. He embodies the physical valor necessary for success in war b ...

) or from the Latin ''maris'' "male". Mariano and Marian are sometimes seen as a conjunction of the two female names Mary and

Ann Anne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female given name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Related names include Annie. Anne is sometimes used as a male name in the ...

. This name is an homage to

The Virgin Mary Mary; arc, ܡܪܝܡ, translit=Mariam; ar, مريم, translit=Maryam; grc, Μαρία, translit=María; la, Maria; cop, Ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ, translit=Maria was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the mother of ...

, Mother of

Jesus Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...

. Mariano, as a surname, is of Italian, Spanish and Portuguese origin from the personal name ''Mariano'', from the

Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...

family name ''Marianus'' (a derivative of the ancient personal name ''Marius'', of

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origin). In the early Christian era it came to be taken as an adjective derived from ''Maria'', and was associated with the cult of the Virgin Mary. It was borne by various early saints, including a 3rd-century martyr in Numibia and a 5th-century hermit of Berry, France. It is also a Sephardic Jewish surname derived from the term Merano.

First name

Mariano Armellino Mariano Armellino (1657–1737) was a Benedictine historian, born in Rome (according to others, at Ancona). At the age of twenty he entered the monastery of St. Paul in Rome, whence he was sent to Monte Cassino to complete his studies. From 168 ...

(1657–1737), Italian Benedictine historian *

Mariano Azuela Mariano Azuela González (January 1, 1873 – March 1, 1952) was a Mexican author and physician, best known for his fictional stories of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. He wrote novels, works for theatre and literary criticism. He is the fi ...

, Mexican writer *

Mariano Baracetti Mariano "Mono" Joaquín Baracetti (born July 12, 1974 in Buenos Aires) is a beach volleyball player from Argentina, who won the world title at the 2001 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Klagenfurt, Austria partnering Martin Conde. He repr ...

, Argentine beach volleyball player *

Mariano Duncan Mariano Duncan Nalasco (born March 13, 1963) is a retired second baseman and shortstop who played for several Major League Baseball teams during his 12-year career. He was the infield coach and first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under ...

, baseball player and coach *

Mariano Egaña Mariano Egaña Fabres (Santiago, 1793 – Santiago, 1846) was a Chilean lawyer, conservative politician and the main writer of the Chilean Constitution of 1833 The Constitution of 1833 was the constitution used in Chile from 1833 to 1925 when ...

, Chilean lawyer and politician *

Mariano Fernández Bermejo Mariano Fernández Bermejo (born 1948) is a Spanish jurist and politician, who served as justice minister of Spain from 2007 to 2009. Early life and education Bermejo was born in Arenas de San Pedro, Ávila, in 1948. He holds a PhD in law, which ...

(born 1948), Spanish jurist and politician *

Mariano Ferreira Filho Mariano Ferreira Filho (born 23 June 1986), simply known as Mariano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Atlético Mineiro as a right back. He rose to prominence at Fluminense, where he made 165 appearances across three years, ...

(born 1986), Brazilian footballer *

Mariano Frumboli Mariano is a masculine name from the Romance languages, corresponding to the feminine Mariana. It is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Roman Marianus which derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god Mars (see also ...

, Argentine tango dancer *

Mariano González Mariano Nicolás González (born 5 May 1981) is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. Club career Born in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, González started his career at Racing Club d ...

, Argentine footballer *

Mariano Grondona Mariano Grondona (born 19 October 1932, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine lawyer, sociologist, political scientist, essayist and commentator. He has been a journalist for several decades, appearing in print media and on television, and has written ...

, Argentine journalist *

Mariano Hoyas Mariano Hoyas de la Cruz (born 19 September 1970 in Plasencia, Extremadura) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop atta ...

, Spanish footballer *

Mariano Iberico Rodríguez Mariano Iberico Rodríguez (* Cajamarca, 1892 - died Lima, 1974) was a Peruvian philosopher. Life and education He was born in Cajamarca, Peru on April 11, 1892 and received his higher education at the National University of San Marcos in Lima ...

, Peruvian philosopher * Mariano Martínez, Argentine actor and model *

Mariano Marquez Mariano Marquez (born April 22, 1968 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a retired professional boxer from Puerto Rico. Career As an amateur, Marquez represented his native country in the light heavyweight division (– 81 kg), winning a bronz ...

, Puerto Rican boxer *

Mariano Díaz Mejía Mariano is a masculine name from the Romance languages, corresponding to the feminine Mariana. It is an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Roman Marianus which derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god Mars (see also ...

, Dominican football player *

Mariano Moreno Mariano Moreno (; September 23, 1778March 4, 1811) was an Argentine lawyer, journalist, and politician. He played a decisive role in the Primera Junta, the first national government of Argentina, created after the May Revolution. Moreno was b ...

, Argentine national hero *

Mariano Mores Mariano Alberto Martínez (18 February 1918 13 April 2016), known professionally as Mariano Mores, was an Argentine tango composer and pianist. Biography Mariano Martínez was born in the San Telmo section of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1918. ...

, Argentine tango pianist and composer * Mariano Ponce, Filipino physician and member of the

Propaganda Movement The Propaganda Movement encompassed the activities of a group of Filipinos who called for political reforms in their land in the late 19th century, and produced books, leaflets, and newspaper articles to educate others about their goals and is ...

Mariano Rampolla Mariano Rampolla del Tindaro (17 August 1843 – 16 December 1913) was an Italian Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church, and the last man to have his candidacy for papal election vetoed through ''jus exclusivae'' by a Catholic monarch. Early li ...

, Italian cardinal *

Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, from 1995 to 2013. Nicknamed "Mo" and "Sandman", he spent most ...

, baseball player *

Mariano Rajoy Mariano Rajoy Brey (; born 27 March 1955) is a Spanish politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018, when a vote of no confidence ousted his government. On 5 June 2018, he announced his resignation as People's Party lead ...

, Spanish politician,

Prime Minister A prime minister, premier or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. Under those systems, a prime minister is not ...

(2011-2018) * Mariano Rubio, Spanish economist *

Mariano Navarro Rubio Mariano Navarro Rubio (14 November 1913 – 3 November 2001) was a Spanish politician who served as minister of finance between 1957 and 1965, during the Francoist dictatorship. He was a member of the Opus Dei Opus Dei, formally known as ...

, Spanish politician *

Mariano Scartezzini Mariano Scartezzini (born 7 November 1954) is a retired long-distance runner from Italy, who mainly competed in the men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase event. He won seven medals, at senior level, at the International athletics competitions. Biogr ...

, Italian long-distance runner *

Mariano Torres Mariano Néstor Torres (born 19 May 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for and captains Liga FPD club Saprissa. On 8 September 2009 Sport Club Corinthians Paulista signed the Argentinian midfielde ...

, Argentine footballer * Mariano Trías, Filipino vice president of the brief Republic of Biak-na-Bato *

Mariano Trípodi Mariano Sebastián Trípodi (born 3 July 1987) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Metropolitano as a striker. Club career Born in Buenos Aires, Trípodi started his career playing for the famous Boca Juniors academy which has a habit ...

, Argentine footballer * Mariano Vallejo, Californian politician, military commander, and rancher * Mariano Zabaleta, Argentine tennis player *

Mariano Di Vaio Mariano Di Vaio is an Italian blogger, fashion designer and actor. He has been a brand ambassador for Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein. His first published book is ''My Dream Job''. He launched his line of jewels, MDV Jewels, a collect ...

, Italian fashion blogger

Surname

Michael Mariano Michael Mariano ( so, Maykal Maryaano) (1914-1987) was a Somali politician and businessman best remembered for leading a delegation to Headquarters of the United Nations, UN Headquarters in New York City and advocating for the return of the Somali ...

, legendary Somali politician * Charlie Mariano, American jazz musician * Ayra Mariano, Filipina-American actress, singer, dancer, host and model *

Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito Mariano (born 10 June 2002), professionally known as Belle Mariano, is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of 9 playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' ...

, Filipina actress, model and singer * Bob Mariano, American corporate executive *

Eleanor Concepcion Mariano Eleanor Concepcion "Connie" Mariano (born 1958), is a Filipina American physician and retired flag officer in the United States Navy. She is the first Filipino American and graduate of the Uniformed Services University of Medicine to reach the ...

, also known as Connie Mariano, former White House physician *

Jarah Mariano Jarah-Evelyn Makalapua Mariano (born November 23, 1984) is an American model best known for her appearances in the 2008 and 2009 ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions'', as well as Victoria's Secret. Early life Mariano was born in the city of Li ...

, American model *

Jess Mariano This is a list of characters for the comedy-drama television series ''Gilmore Girls''. Main characters Lorelai Gilmore Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, is the only daughter of Richard and Emily Gilmore. She is the mother of Lorel ...

, a fictional character from ''Gilmore Girls'' * Guy Mariano, professional skateboarder *

Lucas Mariano Lucas Fernandes Mariano (born 24 September 1993) is a Brazilian basketball player who plays for Franca of the NBB. Youth career Born in Planaltina, Lucas moved with his family to Franca when he was just five years old. Encouraged by his mother ...

(born 1993), Brazilian basketball player *

Luis Mariano Luis Mariano Eusebio González García (13 August 1914 – 14 July 1970), also known as Luis Mariano, was a popular tenor of Spanish origin who achieved celebrity in 1946 with "La belle de Cadix" ("The Beautiful Lady of Cadix") an operetta by ...

, Spanish-French singer *

Mariano (footballer, born 1975) Carlos Alberto Teixeira Mariano, known as Mariano (born 21 November 1975) is a former Portuguese football player. He played 9 seasons and 183 games in the Primeira Liga for Marítimo, Varzim, Salgueiros and Penafiel. Club career He made hi ...

, Portuguese footballer, full name Carlos Alberto Teixeira Mariano * Otacílio Mariano Neto (born 1982), Brazilian footballer *

Nelson Mariano Nelson Isurina Mariano II (born June 28, 1974) is a Filipino chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2004, the fifth from the Philippines. Mariano won the Asian Junior Chess Championship in 1994. Life and career Marian ...

, chess grandmaster * Rob Mariano, American television personality *Sivan Mariano, contestant on cycle 1 of ''

Israel's Next Top Model ''HaDugmaniot'' ( he, הדוגמניות; en, The Models) is an Israeli reality documentary based on Tyra Banks' ''America's Next Top Model'' and is aired on Channel 10. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of competition ...

'' *

Ian Mariano Ian Mariano (born 7 October 1990) is a Guamanian international association footballer, footballer who plays for Bank of Guam Strykers FC, Bank of Guam Strykers. He made his first appearance for the Guam national football team in 2007. Ian has Fili ...

, a Guamanian international footballer

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