Marusa

Marusa is a female first name that is considered a Slovenian variant of the biblical name Maria. This name has its roots in the Hebrew Mirjam. Translated, the name means "the nourished one," "the untamed one," "the beloved one," "the bitter one," "the one coming from the sea," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea."

What does the name Marusa mean?

Marusa is regarded as the Slovenian form of the biblical name Maria, which can be traced back to the Hebrew Mirjam. The meanings of the name include "the nourished one," "the untamed one," "the beloved one," "the bitter one," "the one coming from the sea," "the drop of the sea," or "the star of the sea." The exact origin of the name is not definitively established, but it is suspected to have ancient Egyptian roots, deriving from mry, which means "beloved." The pronunciation is Maruscha. Maria and its original form Mirjam are among the most widespread Christian female names. Variants include Marusha, Maaria, Marja, Marissa, Marisya, Marischa, Mariska, Marischka, Marisha, Marica, Mariza, Amarisa, Amarissa, Marise, Marisela, and Marishka. The name became known through the mother of Jesus and is considered a symbol of pure and profound love in this context.

How do you pronounce Marusa?

Maruscha

When is the name day of Marusa?

The name day for Marusa is celebrated on January 1, January 30, February 2, February 11, July 6, August 15, and September 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Marusa is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2020 with 4,158th place. In the last ten years, Marusa has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Famous people

• Maruša Ferk (Slovenian alpine skier)