Mariel
[ˈmɛr.i.əl]Meaning
diminutive of Maria, from Mary plus the suffix -el
Background Story
Mariel is a diminutive of Maria, formed in English from Mary plus the suffix -el. In the case of the American actress Mariel Hemingway, born 1961, the name was inspired by the Cuban town of Mariel.
Variations
marielle, maryel, marrielle
Related Names
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Mirren
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