Mario: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review

ماریو

Marius

The meaning of Mario (ماریو) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian boy’s name. The details are below.

Mario at a glance

Meaning: Meaning disputed
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: mah-ree-oh
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Origin and history of Mario

Meaning disputed

Usually linked with Mars, the Roman god of war, or with mas, male; the derivation is uncertain. Often treated as a masculine of Maria.

Base wordLatin Marius, a Roman family name

The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.

How to say and write Mario

Say it: mah-ree-oh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Mario
Urdu: ماریو
Original script: Marius
Other spellings: Marius

Sibling names for Mario

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Mario.

Names like Mario

Names that sound like Mario

Questions about the name Mario

What does the name Mario mean?

We found no entry for Mario in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.

Is Mario a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Mario is a boy’s name.

Is Mario a Christian name?

Yes. Mario is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. Usually linked with Mars, the Roman god of war, or with mas, male; the derivation is uncertain. Often treated as a masculine of Maria.

How do you pronounce Mario?

Say it “mah-ree-oh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Mario in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Mario is written ماریو. In its original script: Marius.

What are other spellings of Mario?

Mario is also spelled Marius.

Is the meaning of Mario verified?

Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.