Mariano is a masculine name from the

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, 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

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(see also

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

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and

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. This name is an homage to

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, Mother of

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. Mariano, as a surname, is of

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and Portuguese origin from the personal name ''Mariano'', from the

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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 Numidia and a 5th-century hermit of Berry, France.

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Mariano Armellino Mariano Armellino (1657–1737) was a Benedictine abbot and historian. Life He was born in Rome or 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 ...

(1657–1737), Italian Benedictine historian *

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

, 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 with Martín Conde. ...

, Argentine beach volleyball player *

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 als ...

, Dominican football player *

Mariano Duncan Mariano Duncan Nalasco (born March 13, 1963) is a Dominican former second baseman and shortstop who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and ...

, baseball player and coach *

Mariano Egaña Mariano Egaña Fabres (Santiago, 1793 – Santiago, 1846) was a Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in western South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, stretching alo ...

, 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, whi ...

(born 1948), Spanish jurist and politician * Mariano Ferreira Filho (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 als ...

, 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, contributing to print media and television, and has authore ...

, Argentine journalist * Mariano Hoyas, 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 Marquez, Puerto Rican boxer * Mariano Martínez, Argentine actor and model *

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 bor ...

, Argentine national hero * Mariano Mores, Argentine tango pianist and composer *

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 is an institution of the Ca ...

, Spanish politician *

Mariano Ozores Mariano Ozores Puchol (5 October 1926 – 21 May 2025) was a Spanish film director and screenwriter. He was a prolific specialist in the sex comedy and Francoist comedy. Ozores was the brother of José Luis Ozores (1923–1968) and Antonio Oz ...

(1926–2025), Spanish film director and screenwriter *

Mariano Ponce Mariano Ponce y Collantes (; March 22, 1863 – May 23, 1918) commonly known as just Mariano Ponce was a Filipino physician, writer, statesman, and active member of the Propaganda Movement. In Spain, he was among the founders of ''La Solidarid ...

, Filipino physician and member of the Propaganda Movement *

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 2018 vote of no confidence in the government of Mariano Rajoy, vote of no confidence ousted his government. A m ...

, Spanish politician, Prime Minister of Spain (2011–2018) *

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

, Italian cardinal *

Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a Panamanian Americans, 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 " ...

, baseball player *

Mariano Rubio Mariano Rubio (14 November 1931–4 October 1999) was a Spanish economist who served as the governor of Bank of Spain from 1984 to 1992. He was involved in a scandal known as the Ibercorp incident and was forced to resign from the office. Early ...

, Spanish economist * Mariano Scartezzini, Italian long-distance runner *

Mariano Sori-Marin Mariano Sori-Marin (born December 15, 1999) is an American football coach who currently serves as the nickelbacks and assistant linebackers coach for the University of Minnesota. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers as a ...

(born 1999), American football coach * Mariano Torres, Argentine footballer *

Mariano Trías Mariano Trías y Closas ( : October 12, 1869 – January 22, 1914) is considered to be the first '' de facto'' Philippine Vice President of that revolutionary government established at the Tejeros Convention - an assembly of Philippine rev ...

, Filipino vice president of the brief

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Mariano Troilo Mariano Emir Troilo (born 21 June 2003) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Argentine Primera División club Belgrano. Club career Troilo began playing football locally in the EFUL school at the age of 4, ...

, Italian footballer *

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 Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo (July 4, 1807 – January 18, 1890) was a Californio general, statesman, and public figure. He was born a subject of Spain, performed his military duties as an officer of the Republic of Mexico, and shaped the trans ...

, Californian politician, military commander, and rancher *

Mariano Zabaleta Mariano Zabaleta (born 28 February 1978) is a retired professional male tennis player from Argentina. He had an unusual but effective service motion. His best shot was his forehand and his favourite surface was clay. Zabaleta's career highlights ...

, 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 collec ...

, Italian fashion blogger

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Michael Mariano Michael Mariano () (1914-1987) was a Somali politician and businessman best remembered for leading a delegation to UN Headquarters in New York City and advocating for the return of the Somali inhabited Haud reserved area to Somali administration ...

, legendary Somali politician *

Charlie Mariano Carmine Ugo Mariano (November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009) was an American jazz saxophone, saxophonist who focused on the alto saxophone, alto and soprano saxophone. He occasionally performed and recorded on flute and nadaswaram as well. Biogra ...

, American jazz musician *

Amber Mariano Amber Mariano (née Brkich; born August 11, 1978) is an American television personality and winner of '' Survivor: All-Stars'' with its $1,000,000 prize, after appearing as a contestant on one of its predecessors, '' Survivor: The Australian Out ...

, American television personality * Ayra Mariano, Filipina-American actress, singer, dancer, host and model *

Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito "Belle" Mariano (born June 10, 2002) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She began appearing on television at the age of nine playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' Goin' Bulilit'' (2012–2015 ...

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

Eleanor Concepcion Mariano Eleanor Concepcion "Connie" Mariano (born 1955), is a Filipino 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 ra ...

, 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 L ...

, American model *

Jess Mariano This is an extensive list of all the characters in the comedy-drama television series ''Gilmore Girls''. Cast Starring Recurring characters Notable guest appearances Main characters Lorelai Gilmore Lorelai Gilmore, portrayed ...

, a fictional character from ''Gilmore Girls'' * Joseph Mariano, flutist *

Guy Mariano Guy Mariano (born March 31, 1976) is an American professional skateboarder. He first gained recognition at the age of 14 for his video part in the Blind Skateboards video '' Video Days'' (1991). Early life Mariano attended John Burroughs High ...

, professional skateboarder *

Lucas Mariano Lucas Fernandes Mariano (born 24 September 1993) is a Brazilian basketball player who plays for Franca Basquetebol Clube, Franca of the Novo Basquete Brasil, NBB. Youth career Born in Planaltina, Goiás, Planaltina, Lucas moved with his family t ...

(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), Portuguese footballer, full name Carlos Alberto Teixeira Mariano *

Otacílio Mariano Neto Otacílio is a Portuguese given name (sometimes surname), may refer to: *Otacílio Mariano Neto (born 1982), Brazilian footballer *Otacílio Gonçalves da Silva Junior, Brazilian football manager *Otacílio Jales da Silva (born 1984), Brazilian foot ...

(born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Nelson Mariano, chess grandmaster *

Rafael de Jesus Mariano Rafael de Jesus Mariano (born 24 October 1990), simply known as Rafael Mariano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Confiança . Career Graduated in the EC Primavera from Indaiatuba, Rafael Mariano played in t ...

(born 1990), Brazilian footballer *

Rob Mariano Robert Carlo Mariano (born December 25, 1975), known by the nickname Boston Rob, is an American television personality, known for appearing in the CBS reality show ''Survivor''. He placed tenth in the show's fourth season '' Survivor: Marquesa ...

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

Israel's Next Top Model ''HaDugmaniot'' (; ) 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 competitions to determine who will win a modelling ...

'' * Ian Mariano, a Guamanian international footballer

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